SHORTLY


Meaning of SHORTLY in English

adv.

Pronunciation: ' sho ̇ rt-l ē

Function: adverb

Date: before 12th century

1 a : in a few words : BRIEFLY b : in an abrupt manner

2 a : in a short time <we will be there shortly > b : at a short interval < shortly after sunset>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.