shortly

Shortly is defined as briefly, curtly, abruptly or soon.

(adverb)

  1. When you briefly summarize a book in a letter, this is an example of when you explain shortly what the book was about.
  2. When someone asks you a question and you snap "no," in an abrupt and curt way, this is an example of when you speak shortly.
  3. When you are going to be leaving in just about a minute, this is an example of when you are leaving shortly.

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See shortly in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

  1. in a few words; briefly
  2. in a short time; soon
  3. abruptly and rudely; curtly

See shortly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb
  1. In a short time; soon.
  2. In a few words; concisely.
  3. In an abrupt manner; curtly.

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