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shortly

[shawrt-lee]

adverb

  1. in a short time; soon.

  2. briefly; concisely.

  3. curtly; rudely.



shortly

/ ˈʃɔːٱɪ /

adverb

  1. in a short time; soon

  2. in a few words; briefly

  3. in a curt or rude manner

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of shortly1

First recorded before 900; Middle English schortly, Old English ǰٱī; short, -ly
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Ambulances and rescue crews arrived shortly after the missile struck.

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Shaun Pollock said as the lift at the Lord's media centre plummeted downwards shortly after stumps on day three.

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I understand now why zucchini was being shoved down my throat shortly after my mother’s first harvest.

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Two agents arrived shortly after 9 a.m. and attempted to quickly surround an employee in an apparent attempt to keep him from running away.

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The brewery became aware of the curfew via social media and Mayor Bass’ televised announcement Tuesday, shortly after 4 p.m.

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