shortly

adverb
UK: /ˈʃɔːt.li/
US: /ˈʃɔːrt.li/

  1. Very soon; in a little while.

    1. I will be there shortly to help you move the table to the garden. [ ] [ ]
    2. The meeting will begin shortly, so please take your seats quickly now. [ ] [ ]

  2. Briefly; in a few words.

    1. She spoke shortly about the project and then left the room quietly. [ ] [ ]
    2. He explained the situation shortly, omitting many important critical details to the police. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

soon presently briefly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shortly" in English means: Very soon; in a little while., Briefly; in a few words..

The phonetic transcription of "shortly" is /ˈʃɔːt.li/ in British English and /ˈʃɔːrt.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shortly": soon, presently, briefly.

Example usage of "shortly": "I will be there shortly to help you move the table to the garden.". More examples on the page.