SHORTLY Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

shortly

adverb

ˈshȯrt-lē

Definition of shortly

as in briefly

in a few words the sudden closing of the restaurant was announced only with a shortly worded sign: "Out of Business"

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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in soon

at or within a short time the meeting will begin shortly, so don't go too far away to find a bathroom

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Recent Examples of shortly The plan ended when, as explained below, a federal judge issued a key injunction, and the players ended the strike shortly before the start of the 1995 season. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026 The rest is composted; turned into animal feed, biofuels and other industrial products; sold at a deep discount shortly before its use-by date; or disposed of in landfills and incinerators. — John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Then, shortly before retiring, Bishop Peter Jugis announced Latin Masses in the Diocese of Charlotte would end. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 Other structures are scheduled for demolition in the coming weeks, including the powerhouse, with work tentatively to start on July 6, then a water tower shortly afterwards. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shortly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortly

Adverb

The blaze remained confined to the wrecking yard property, despite briefly jumping a fence and igniting vegetation to the west.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
The new educational panels were designed to replace ones put up in 2010 that told the story of how nine slaves lived in the home along with George and Martha Washington in the 1790s, when Philadelphia was briefly the nation’s capital.

— Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of briefly

Adverb

Authorities confirmed soon after her disappearance that DNA tests showed that blood found on Nancy Guthrie's front porch came from her.

— Jana Winter, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Paterson could be a temporary replacement and will soon be back to his Monday-night gig at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026

Definition of soon

Adverb

Washington Crossing the Delaware is perfect tour-guide material—it can be seen by a bunch of people at once, and its story can be told concisely, timed to the minute.

— Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Knowing what to do if a power surge damages your appliances and electronics is essential for protecting your home, preventing future issues, and reporting damages clearly and concisely to your insurance company and the local electric company.

— Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026