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"shortely" is probably misspelled. Trying shortly instead Definition of shortly
1
[ adverb ] for a short time

Synonyms

not_long

Examples

"he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive"

2
[ adverb ] in the near future

Synonyms

soon presently before_long

Examples

"the doctor will soon be here" "the book will appear shortly" "she will arrive presently" "we should have news before long"

3
[ adverb ] in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

Synonyms

curtly short

Examples

"he told me curtly to get on with it" "he talked short with everyone" "he said shortly that he didn't like it"

4
[ adverb ] in a concise manner; in a few words

Synonyms

briefly in_short in_brief concisely

Examples

"the history is summed up concisely in this book" "she replied briefly" "briefly, we have a problem" "to put it shortly"

5
[ adverb ] at a short distance

Synonyms

not_far

Examples

"the hem fell shortly below her knees"

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shortly shrewdly Shortle shortlist shirttail short_list short_line

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