CEFR B1

shortly

adverb

Meaning

In a little while; soon.

Examples

The results of the experiment will be announced shortly.
She promised to call me back shortly.

Synonyms: soon, presently, anon

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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."

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