shortly
|short/ly|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈʃɔrtli/
🇬🇧
/ˈʃɔːtli/
(short)
less in length or duration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shortly' originates from the Old English word 'sceort,' where 'sceort' meant 'short.'
Historical Evolution
'sceort' transformed into the Middle English word 'shortly,' and eventually became the modern English word 'shortly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a short manner,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'soon' and 'briefly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a short time; soon.
She will arrive shortly.
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Adverb 2
in a few words; briefly.
He explained the situation shortly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35