Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: shortly
IPA transcription: [ʃ'ɔɹtli]
Pronunciations of shortly
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r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: shortly
    Meaning: for a short time; "he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive"
  • Synonyms: soon, shortly, presently, before_long
    Meaning: in the near future; "the doctor will soon be here"; "the book will appear shortly"; "she will arrive presently"; "we should have news before long"
  • Synonyms: curtly, short, shortly
    Meaning: in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner; "he told me curtly to get on with it"; "he talked short with everyone"; "he said shortly that he didn't like it"
Usage examples
  • He died shortly before 1 A.M.
  • 'To enter,' he answered shortly.
  • "Yes," shortly replied Mr. Galloway.
  • Now I must go to him," she said shortly.
  • Shortly afterwards all were summoned in to supper.
  • "Why shouldn't it?" Charles demanded rather shortly.
  • "We shall come to that presently," said Lady Henry, shortly.
  • Only the conjecture: that he would shortly make his appearance.
  • "No chance!" said Anthony shortly, "the masters are too strong.
  • She had entered shortly after Tackleton, and had remained there.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording History of Syria, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Order of the Bath, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Mortara case, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Peterloo Massacre, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Fourth Crusade, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording George V, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Hurricane Grace, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Aggie Bonfire, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Caetano Veloso, License CC BY-SA 4.0