Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

shortly

[ shawrt-lee ]

adverb

  1. in a short time; soon.
  2. curtly; rudely.


shortly

/ ˈʃɔːٱɪ /

adverb

  1. in a short time; soon
  2. in a few words; briefly
  3. in a curt or rude manner
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of shortly1

First recorded before 900; Middle English schortly, Old English ǰٱī; short, -ly
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

In 1956, shortly before his death, Mencken went even further; “American journalism is predominantly paltry and worthless. Its pretensions are enormous, but its achievements are insignificant.”

From

In the People story, Steve Doocy, 68, joked that his son had actually been hit by “a stork” and that George had arrived shortly after his son shampooed out any bird goo.

From

That all changed a few months ago, when I visited a Fishwife pop-up in Manhattan shortly after moving to the city.

From

Sadly, President Trump and Vice President JD Vance — a Catholic who met with the pope shortly before his death — have chosen to treat many immigrants with terrible cruelty.

From

Borrenpohl's lawsuit comes shortly after the Coeur d’Alene City Prosecutor’s office brought charges against the security guards.

From

Advertisement

Related Words

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


short loinshort metre