shortly (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɔːrtli/

Definition

In a little while; soon.

Examples

• The results of the experiment will be announced shortly.

• She promised to call me back shortly.

• We expect the package to arrive shortly.

How to Use shortly

shortly after (prepositional phrase)

A short time after a particular event. — "She arrived shortly after the meeting began."

shortly before (prepositional phrase)

A short time before a particular event. — "He left the party shortly before midnight."

Synonyms of shortly

Words with a similar meaning to shortly:

• soon
• presently
• anon

Antonyms of shortly

Words with the opposite meaning to shortly:

• eventually
• later

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