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shortly

UK
/ˈʃɔːtli/
US
/ˈʃɔrtli/

Translations

shortlyadverb
UK
/ˈʃɔːtli/
US
/ˈʃɔrtli/
The meeting will begin shortly, so please take your seats.
La réunion commencera bientôt, alors veuillez prendre vos places.
He explained the process shortly, leaving out unnecessary details.
Il a expliqué le processus brièvement, en omettant les détails inutiles.
Additional translations
sèchementSe dit d’une réponse ou d’une manière de parler brusque, sans aménité.
Synonyms
briefly
soon
in a short time
in a little while
quickly

Definitions

shortlyadverb
In a short time; soon.
The meeting will begin shortly, so please take your seats.
In a brief or concise manner.
He explained the process shortly, leaving out unnecessary details.
Curtly or abruptly.
She replied shortly, indicating she was not in the mood for a conversation.
For a short time; briefly.
He paused shortly before continuing.
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