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Meaning of shortly
The primary meaning of "shortly" is indicating that something will happen soon.
Etymology of shortly
The word "shortly" has its roots in Old English "scort" meaning "short", and "lice" meaning "like", with the adverbial suffix "-ly" added to form the adverb.
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to indicate a short period of time or to request someone to wait briefly.
Synonyms
soon
presently
before long
in a little while
in a short time
in a minute
momentarily
any moment now
any minute now
imminently
shortly
soon after
in the near future
at an early date
in the foreseeable future
before much longer
in a brief time
in a short while
instantly
promptly
quickly
briefly
hastily
speedily
rapidly
swiftly
briskly
promptly
forthwith
straight away
directly
immediately
instantly.
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something will happen soon or in a short time.
- Used to indicate a brief or short period of time.
- Used to request someone to wait for a short time.
Usage Examples
- I will be with you shortly, please wait in the lobby.
- The train will arrive shortly, so let's get ready to board.
- The company will announce its quarterly earnings shortly, and investors are eagerly waiting for the news.
Antonyms
later
eventually
ultimately
finally
in the long run
at a later date
in the distant future
never
infrequently
rarely
occasionally
sporadically
intermittently
slowly
gradually
tardily
delayed
postponed
put off
stalled
suspended
canceled.