SHORTLY Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

shortly

adverb

ˈshȯrt-lē

Definition of shortly

as in briefly

in a few words the sudden closing of the restaurant was announced only with a shortly worded sign: "Out of Business"

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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in soon

at or within a short time the meeting will begin shortly, so don't go too far away to find a bathroom

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of shortly Historians believe the cannons sank shortly before the siege of Savannah in 1779. — Amy Galo, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 That track may debut on a number of Billboard rankings shortly, and perhaps earn her another win on both of the global rundowns. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Other structures are scheduled for demolition in the coming weeks, including the powerhouse, with work tentatively to start on July 6, then a water tower shortly afterwards. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026 One of the e-bike riders, a juvenile boy, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and died shortly thereafter, the release said. — Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shortly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortly

Adverb

More than 200 people were turned away at the door as the venue reached capacity, with several dozen protesters briefly pushing past security and forcing entry into the room.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
In those places, day will briefly turn to twilight and, in a clear sky, the sun’s corona will become visible around the moon for up to 2 minutes 18 seconds.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of briefly

Adverb

Diaz, 52, suffered burns to her arm and stomach while trying to incinerate the car and was soon charged with Lopez’s murder, according to a court transcript and a criminal complaint.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Serving quick-cooking shrimp means that your family can enjoy dinner even sooner.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Definition of soon

Adverb

Washington Crossing the Delaware is perfect tour-guide material—it can be seen by a bunch of people at once, and its story can be told concisely, timed to the minute.

— Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Knowing what to do if a power surge damages your appliances and electronics is essential for protecting your home, preventing future issues, and reporting damages clearly and concisely to your insurance company and the local electric company.

— Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026

Definition of concisely

Adverb

The firms most eager to deploy physical AI (logistics, retail, construction) are often precisely the ones without that safety-governance heritage, which is where the governance gap is widest.

— Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Machado’s allies counter that preventing the country’s most recognizable opposition leader from returning during its gravest humanitarian crisis sends precisely the wrong political message.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026