shortly
/ˈʃɔrtli/
adverb
- In a short time; soon.
- We will announce the winner shortly.
- She arrived shortly after the rain stopped.
- The meeting will begin shortly.
- In a few words; briefly.
- He explained the plan shortly and clearly.
- To put it shortly, we need more time.
- She answered the question shortly, without any extra details.
- In a rude or impatient way.
- She was tired and answered shortly.
- The clerk spoke shortly to the customer.
- He replied shortly, then turned away.
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