Meaning
Soon; in a short time; a little before or after something.
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Word origin
From Old English sceortlice, built from sceort, meaning short, plus the ending -ly.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- sceort
- English cognates
- short
Examples
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"Shortly" is a polite, slightly formal word for soon.
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It means in a very short time from now.
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"Shortly after" and "shortly before" mean a little after or a little before.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 6: shortly, cable, fingerprint and 7 more words.