shortly

/ʃɔrtli/ adverb
7 letters2 syllables13 points in Scrabble®12 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
ADVERB
1

In the near future.

“the book will appear shortly”

2

In a concise manner; in a few words.

“to put it shortly”

3

In a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner.

“he said shortly that he didn't like it”

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