| adv. | 1. | In a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly. |
| 2. | In few words; briefly; abruptly; curtly; |
| Adv. | 1. | shortly - for a short time; "he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive" Synonyms: not long |
| 2. | shortly - in the near future; "the doctor will soon be here"; "the book will appear shortly"; "she will arrive presently"; "we should have news before long" | |
| 3. | shortly - in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner; "he told me curtly to get on with it"; "he talked short with everyone"; "he said shortly that he didn't like it" | |
| 4. | shortly - in a concise manner; in a few words; "the history is summed up concisely in this book"; "she replied briefly"; "briefly, we have a problem"; "to put it shortly" | |
| 5. | shortly - at a short distance; "the hem fell shortly below her knees" Synonyms: not far |
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