shortly

• Adverb, das 'in kurzer Zeit' oder 'bald' bedeutet. Es kann auch 'in wenigen Worten' oder 'kurz gefasst' heißen, wie in der Wendung 'kurz gesagt'.

An adverb meaning 'in a short time' or 'soon.' It can also mean 'in a few words' or 'briefly,' as in 'to put it shortly.'

1. A2formal

   In a short time; soon.

   bald

   • The meeting will begin shortly.
   • She will arrive shortly after lunch.
   • We will announce the results shortly.

   Synonymebefore longby and bymomentarilypresentlysoon

2. BrieflyB1formal

   In a few words; without taking much time.

   Kurz

   • He spoke shortly about his plans for the future.
   • She answered the question shortly and clearly.
   • The manager explained the policy shortly.

   Synonymebrieflyconciselyin shortsuccinctly

   Antonymelengthilyprotractedlyverbosely