shortly
What is the Definition of shortly?
Adverb:
- for a short time
- in the near future
- in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
- in a concise manner; in a few words
- at a short distance
How can I use shortly in a sentence?
The start-of-term banquet will begin shortly, but before you take your seats in the Great Hall, you will be sorted into your houses.
But Professor — Potter, I know what I am talking about, she said shortly.
The police managed to arrest the suspect shortly after the crime occurred. - Полиция смогла арестовать подозреваемого вскоре после совершения преступления.
It was addressed to you by mistake, said Uncle Vernon shortly.
They are dead, said Harry shortly.