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BNC: 2278 COCA: 2853

shortly

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
shortly /ˈʃoɚtli/ adverb
shortly
/ˈʃoɚtli/
adverb
Learner's definition of SHORTLY
: in or within a short time : soon很快;不久
: in a very brief and unfriendly way不耐烦地;怠慢地
BNC: 2278 COCA: 2853

shortly

adverb

short·​ly ˈshȯrt-lē How to pronounce shortly (audio)
1
a
: in a few words : briefly
b
: in an abrupt manner
2
a
: in a short time
we will be there shortly
b
: at a short interval
shortly after sunset

Example Sentences

He left shortly after you did. “I can't help you right now,” he said shortly.
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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of shortly was before the 12th century
BNC: 2278 COCA: 2853

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