shortly
word
/ˈʃɔɹtɫi/
SHAWRT-lee
/ʃˈɔːtli/
SHAWT-lee
Definition
In a short time; soon. It can also mean in a brief or abrupt way, especially in more formal or literary use.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, shortly means 'soon' and is fairly common in announcements: 'The meeting will begin shortly.' In some contexts, especially writing, it means 'briefly' ('He spoke shortly') and can sound cold or abrupt, so be careful not to confuse these meanings.
Spanish: en breve - prontoPortuguese (BR): em breve - logoPortuguese (PT): em breve - dentro de pouco tempoChinese (Simplified): 不久 - 很快Chinese (Traditional): 不久 - 很快Hindi: शीघ्र - जल्द हीArabic: قريبًا - بعد قليلBengali: শীঘ্রই - সংক্ষেপে (সংক্ষিপ্তভাবে)Russian: скоро - коротко (резко)Japanese: まもなく - 手短に（ぶっきらぼうに）Vietnamese: ngay thôi - ngắn gọn (cộc lốc)Korean: 곧 - 간단히 (무뚝뚝하게)Turkish: kısa süre içinde - kısaca (sert bir şekilde)Urdu: جلد ہی - مختصر طور پر (روکھے انداز میں)Indonesian: segera - singkat (dengan nada kasar)
Example Sentences
The bus will arrive shortly.
basic
I will call you back shortly.
basic
She answered shortly and left the room.
basic
We should be landing shortly, so please fasten your seat belt.
natural
The doctor will see you shortly.
natural
When asked about the problem, he replied shortly, then changed the subject.
natural