shortly

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short·ly

adv \ˈshrt-lē\

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>

Examples of SHORTLY

  1. He left shortly after you did.
  2. I can't help you right now, he said shortly.

First Known Use of SHORTLY

before 12th century

Rhymes with SHORTLY

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