Cool MateMeaning of Shortly
a short time; not long
In simple words: In a little time; soon.
Shortly in a sentence
- She arrived shortly after us.
- I saw him shortly before he died.
- I bought a new umbrella but lost it shortly afterwards.
- I'll be ready shortly.
- ‘Just wait a minute,’ he said, shortly.
How to use Shortly
Use 'shortly' to indicate that something will happen soon, usually within a few minutes or hours. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in very informal conversations where simpler terms like 'soon' might be preferred.
Grammar pattern
shortly + adverbial phrase
Memory hint
Sounds like 'shore-lee' — imagine a boat arriving at the shore soon.
Related words
Collocations with Shortly
- arrive shortly
- speak shortly
- come shortly
- finish shortly
- depart shortly
Synonyms for Shortly
- sharply
Common mistakes with Shortly
- Confusing 'shortly' with 'briefly' — 'shortly' refers to time, while 'briefly' refers to duration.
- Using 'shortly' for distant future events — it's used for things happening soon, not days later.
- Omitting the context; learners may forget to specify 'shortly' before what will happen.
Shortly appears in
Shortly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بعد قليل
بعد وقت قصير؛ قريباً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শীঘ্রই
একটু পরেই; শীঘ্রই।
- GermanDeutsch
Kurz darauf, Bald
In kurzer Zeit; bald.
- SpanishEspañol
En breve, Pronto
En poco tiempo; pronto.
- Persianفارسی
کمی بعد، به زودی
در مدت زمان کم؛ به زودی.
- FrenchFrançais
Peu de temps après, Bientôt
Dans peu de temps ; bientôt.
- Hindiहिन्दी
थोड़ी देर में
थोड़े समय में; जल्द ही।
- ItalianItaliano
A breve
Tra poco.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Em breve
Em pouco tempo; logo.
- RussianРусский
Вскоре
Через некоторое время; скоро.
- Urduاردو
جلد ہی، جلد
تھوڑی دیر میں؛ جلد ہی۔
- Chinese中文
马上, 很快
过一会儿；很快。
More words like Shortly
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Shortly
What does Shortly mean?
In a little time; soon.
What is the definition of Shortly?
a short time; not long
How do you use Shortly in a sentence?
She arrived shortly after us.
Can you give another example of Shortly?
I saw him shortly before he died.
What are synonyms for Shortly?
Common alternatives include sharply.
What is the opposite of Shortly?
Opposite meanings include later, afterward.
What words go with Shortly?
It commonly pairs with arrive shortly, speak shortly, come shortly, finish shortly, depart shortly.
What are common mistakes when using Shortly?
Confusing 'shortly' with 'briefly' — 'shortly' refers to time, while 'briefly' refers to duration. Using 'shortly' for distant future events — it's used for things happening soon, not days later. Omitting the context; learners may forget to specify 'shortly' before what will happen.
How do you pronounce Shortly?
US: /["/ˈʃɔːrtli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈʃɔːtli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Shortly?
Use 'shortly' to indicate that something will happen soon, usually within a few minutes or hours. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in very informal conversations where simpler terms like 'soon' might be preferred.
What CEFR level is Shortly?
"Shortly" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.