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Definition of SHORTLY
Pronunciation : SHORTLY

Adverb : SHORTLY

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 1. (

    ) for a short time; "he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive" ;

  • 3. (

    ) in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner; "he told me curtly to get on with it"; "he talked short with everyone"; "he said shortly that he didn't like it" ;

  • 5. (

    ) at a short distance; "the hem fell shortly below her knees" ;


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