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shortly
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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
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