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    shortly

    shortly - Dictionary definition and meaning for word shortly

    Definition
    (adv) for a short time
    Example Sentence
    • he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive
    Definition
    (adv) in the near future
    Synonyms : before long , presently , soon
    Example Sentence
    • the doctor will soon be here
    • the book will appear shortly
    • she will arrive presently
    • we should have news before long
    Definition
    (adv) in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
    Synonyms : curtly , short
    Example Sentence
    • he told me curtly to get on with it
    • he talked short with everyone
    • he said shortly that he didn't like it
    Definition
    (adv) in a concise manner; in a few words
    Synonyms : briefly , concisely , in brief , in short
    Example Sentence
    • the history is summed up concisely in this book
    • she replied briefly
    • briefly, we have a problem
    • to put it shortly
    Definition
    (adv) at a short distance
    Example Sentence
    • the hem fell shortly below her knees

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