shortly

Word parts

short + -ly

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ʃɔːrtli/

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Adverb

Positive shortly

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is going to happen shortly, it will happen soon.
   • Synonym: briefly

   Relax, the concert will begin shortly.

Related words

• short
• brief