shortly — short, shortly adverbs. The roles of these two words are fairly clearly separated. Short usually means ‘before the expected time or place, abruptly’ (We cut short the celebration / They pulled up short), whereas shortly is most often used to mean … Modern English usage
short — short, shortly adverbs. The roles of these two words are fairly clearly separated. Short usually means ‘before the expected time or place, abruptly’ (We cut short the celebration / They pulled up short), whereas shortly is most often used to mean … Modern English usage
short|ly — «SHRT lee», adverb. 1. in a short time; before long; soon: »I will be with you shortly. SYNONYM(S): presently. 2. a short time (after or before): »He went shortly before they came. 3. in a few words; briefl … Useful english dictionary
shortly — short|ly [ ʃɔrtli ] adverb *** 1. ) soon, or happening within a short period of time of something: We re going to break for lunch very shortly. shortly after/before: Police arrived at the scene shortly after midnight. 2. ) if you say something… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Shortly — Short ly, adv. [AS. sceortlice.] 1. In a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] I shall grow jealous of you shortly. Shak. [1913 Webster] The armies came shortly in view of each other. Clarendon. [1913 Webster] 2.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Short-tail stingray — Conservation status … Wikipedia
shortly — short|ly W3 [ˈʃo:tli US ˈʃo:rt ] adv 1.) soon ▪ Ms Jones will be back shortly. shortly before/after sth ▪ The accident happened shortly before midday. 2.) written speaking in an impatient and unfriendly way ▪ I ve explained that already, Rod said … Dictionary of contemporary English
shortly — O.E. scortlice “briefly,” also, in late O.E., “in short time;” from SHORT (Cf. short) + LY (Cf. ly) (2) … Etymology dictionary
shortly — [shôrt′lē] adv. 1. in a few words; briefly 2. in a short time; soon 3. abruptly and rudely; curtly … English World dictionary
shortly — ► ADVERB 1) in a short time; soon. 2) in a few words; briefly. 3) abruptly, sharply, or curtly … English terms dictionary
