shortly

Adverb

• at a short distance
  • the hem fell shortly below her knees
    

• in a concise manner; in a few words
  • the history is summed up concisely in this book
    
  • she replied briefly
    
  • briefly, we have a problem
    
  • to put it shortly
    

• in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
  • he told me curtly to get on with it
    
  • he talked short with everyone
    
  • he said shortly that he didn't like it
    

• in the near future
  • the doctor will soon be here
    
  • the book will appear shortly
    
  • she will arrive presently
    
  • we should have news before long
    

• for a short time
  • he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  concisely , briefly , in brief , in short , curtly , short , soon , presently , before long