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.
Other meanings of shortly (synonyms, cognates).
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