'shortly' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'shortly' with 16 example sentences.
- shortly adverb
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: for a short time
: in the near future
: in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
: in a concise manner; in a few words
: at a short distance
The woman died shortly after giving birth.
She arrived shortly after him.
The bus should arrive shortly.
Shortly before his wedding, he decided not to get married.
A man was seen acting suspiciously shortly before the explosion.
Lunch will be ready shortly.
The mayor will shortly announce his decision to resign.
Shortly after the accident, the police came.
Our guests will be leaving shortly.
We'll be back on air shortly.
We'll be making an announcement shortly.
He waited until ten and left shortly afterwards.
Describe yourself shortly in Chinese.
Dr. Stein will be with you shortly.
It should be ready shortly.
They should be finished shortly.