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

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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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Recent Examples of shortly Prosecutors finished their direct examination of Botner shortly before Thursday's lunch break, and the defense cross-examined her Thursday afternoon before she was dismissed from the witness stand. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Sneed released a statement to The Charlotte Observer’s news partner WSOC-TV shortly before the meeting began, outlining her accomplishments as chair. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026 He was released in 2023 before shortly being reincarcerated for unknown violations of his probation terms. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026 According to news organization Agence France Presse, the duo were first apprehended by Louvre security, with local police called to the scene shortly thereafter. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shortly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortly

Adverb

Over 250 rodent droppings, no place to wash dishes and a paint brush used as a cooking utensil were among the violations that helped put 16 South Florida restaurants briefly out of business after state inspection.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
The metro should dry out briefly Monday before another storm system moves in by midweek.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of briefly

Adverb

The oxygen isotopes within the meteorites’ organic matter fall precisely along or near the Carbonaceous Chondrite Anhydrous Mineral (CCAM) line.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Fortunately for those who are tired of the political fireworks and simply want to enjoy outstanding presentations on the Declaration of Independence and the uniqueness of the American experiment, several current exhibitions offer precisely that.

— Michael Auslin, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026