SHORTLY
Scrabble letter values: S1H4O1R1T1L1Y4 = 13
Definition
- adverb for a short time.
- adverb in the near future. — synonyms: soon, presently, before_long
- adverb in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner. — synonyms: curtly, short
- adverb in a concise manner. — synonyms: concisely, briefly, in_brief, in_short
- adverb at a short distance.
Examples
- “he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive”
- “the doctor will soon be here”
- “the book will appear shortly”