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Meaning of word shortly from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

shortly   adverb

Meaning : For a short time.

Example : He was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive.

Meaning : In the near future.

Example : The doctor will soon be here.
The book will appear shortly.
She will arrive presently.
We should have news before long.

Synonyms : before long, presently, soon

Meaning : In a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner.

Example : He told me curtly to get on with it.
He talked short with everyone.
He said shortly that he didn't like it.

Synonyms : curtly, short

Meaning : In a concise manner. In a few words.

Example : The history is summed up concisely in this book.
She replied briefly.
Briefly, we have a problem.
To put it shortly.

Synonyms : briefly, concisely, in brief, in short

Meaning : At a short distance.

Example : The hem fell shortly below her knees.

Shortly meaning in Bengali (Bangla).