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'shortly' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'shortly' with 16 example sentences.


shortly adverb

: 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.
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