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shortly
adverb short·ly \ˈshȯrt-lē\
: in or within a short time
: in a very brief and unfriendly way
Full Definition of SHORTLY
1
a : in a few words : briefly b : in an abrupt manner
2
a : in a short time <we will be there shortly> b : at a short interval <shortly after sunset>
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First Known Use of SHORTLY
before 12th century
Related to SHORTLY
- Synonyms
- briefly, compactly, concisely, crisply, curtly, elliptically, laconically, pithily, succinctly, summarily, tersely, in a nutshell, in a word, in brief, in short, in sum
- Antonyms
- diffusely, long-windedly, verbosely, wordily
SHORTLY Defined for Kids
shortly
adverb short·ly \ˈshȯrt-lē\
Definition of SHORTLY for Kids
1
: in or within a short time : soon <They should arrive shortly.>
2
: in a brief way that shows anger or disapproval <She spoke shortly.>
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