Shortly — synonyms, definition

1. shortly (a)

anon before long forthwith immediately in a minute not at the moment pronto

2. shortly (Adverb)

briefly concisely curtly in brief in short presently short soon

shortly (Adverb) — For a short time. ex. "he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive"

shortly (Adverb) — In the near future. ex. "the book will appear shortly"

shortly (Adverb) — In a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner. ex. "he said shortly that he didn't like it"

shortly (Adverb) — In a concise manner; in a few words. ex. "to put it shortly"

shortly (Adverb) — At a short distance. ex. "the hem fell shortly below her knees"