Shortly

adverb
/ˈʃɔːt.li/

Meaning

soon; in a short time; briefly
in a short time; soon

Example Sentences

The meeting will begin shortly.

He will be back shortly.

Synonyms

soon, presently, momentarily, in a moment
Entry 1
soon, presently, momentarily
Entry 2
soon, presently, in a moment

Antonyms

later, eventually, distantly, in the future
Entry 1
later, eventually, distantly
Entry 2
later, in the future

Collocations

arrive shortly, begin shortly, return shortly, shortly after, shortly before
Entry 1
arrive shortly, begin shortly, return shortly
Entry 2
shortly after, shortly before, arrive shortly

More Example Sentences

I will do it shortly.

We now have a very interesting game lined up which will start shortly.

Related Vocabularies

in comparison with something else
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently
more and more over time
in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits
only; not shared with others
in a slow manner

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