shortly
pronunciation
How to pronounce shortly in British English:
UK [ˈʃɔːtli]
How to pronounce shortly in American English:
US [ˈʃɔːrtli]
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- Adverb:
- for a short time
- in the near future
- in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
- in a concise manner; in a few words
- at a short distance
Word Origin
- shortly (adv.)
- Old English scortlice "briefly," also, in late Old English, "in short time;" from short (adj.) + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. The french parliament plans to debate the issue shortly .
- 2. Mr. mozilo left shortly before the deal closed .
- 3. Your baggage will be here shortly !
- 4. Shortly before 11 p.m. , we dismounted .
- 5. She lost her job at a social services agency shortly after her son was born .