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SHORTLY

(adverb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Shortly.

How to pronounce shortly:

US

Shortly - as an adverb

For a short time

Example: "He was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive"

In the near future

Example: "The doctor will soon be here"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
before longpresently14soon4

In a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

Example: "He told me curtly to get on with it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curtly11short8

In a concise manner; in a few words

Example: "The history is summed up concisely in this book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
briefly15concisely16in briefin short

At a short distance

Example: "The hem fell shortly below her knees"

Example Sentences

"I will be leaving for work shortly."
"The meeting will start shortly."
"She will arrive shortly."
"He will be back shortly."
"I will reply to your email shortly."
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Word Game Points

Is SHORTLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shortly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHORTLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SHORTLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shortly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHORTLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SHORTLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shortly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHORTLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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