shortly
Translation
shortly, soon, briefly
Examples
The train will arrive shortly.
The train will arrive shortly.
He answered me rather shortly.
He answered me rather shortly.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) shortly to do (sth.) soon The meeting will begin shortly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: soon, presently, briefly, curtly
Etymology
From 'short' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. It means 'in a short time' or 'in a short manner'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'short' amount of time passing. It will happen 'shortly'.