Shortly

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɔːrtliː/

Shortly (adv)

  1. In a short amount of time; soon.
  2. In a few words; not long.

Common collocations: arrive shortly, leave shortly, speak shortly, summarize shortly

Shortly (adverb)

Examples

  • The meeting will start shortly after lunch.
  • She explained the topic shortly and clearly.

Synonyms of Shortly

Neutral

Antonyms of Shortly

  • — Opposite of shortly, meaning for a long duration.
  • — Opposite of shortly, indicating a prolonged time.