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.