Definition of Shortly

1. Adverb. For a short time. "He was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive"

2. Adverb. In the near future. "We should have news before long"

Exact synonyms: Before Long, Presently, Soon

3. Adverb. In a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner. "He said shortly that he didn't like it"
Exact synonyms: Curtly, Short
Partainyms: Curt, Short

4. Adverb. In a concise manner; in a few words. "To put it shortly"
Exact synonyms: Briefly, Concisely, In Brief, In Short
Partainyms: Brief, Concise

5. Adverb. At a short distance. "The hem fell shortly below her knees"

Definition of Shortly

1. adv. In a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly.

Definition of Shortly

1. in a short time [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shortly

shorthorn
shorthorns
shortia
shortias
Shortia galacifolia
shortie
shorties
shorting
shortish
shortleaf pine
shortleaf yellow pine
shortlist
shortlisted
shortlisting
shortlists
shortly (current term)
shortness
shortness
shortnesses
shortness of breath
shortness of breath
shorts
shortsighted
shortsightedly
shortsightedness
shortsightedness
shortstop
shortstops
shorttail weasel
shortwave

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