Shortly

Meaning

soon; in a short time; briefly

in a short time; soon

Example Sentences

The meeting will begin shortly.

He will be back shortly.

Synonyms

soon, presently, momentarily, in a moment

Entry 1

soon, presently, momentarily

Entry 2

soon, presently, in a moment

Antonyms

later, eventually, distantly, in the future

Entry 1

later, eventually, distantly

Entry 2

later, in the future

Collocations

arrive shortly, begin shortly, return shortly, shortly after, shortly before

Entry 1

arrive shortly, begin shortly, return shortly

Entry 2

shortly after, shortly before, arrive shortly