word
Shortly
SHAW-rtlee
/ˈʃɔːrtliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
shortly
Dictionary meaning
In the near future.
Examples
- I was at the airport shortly before they were expected to arrive.
- The cat's tail hung shortly off the counter top.
Synonyms: soon
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