shortly - Meaning in Marathi

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shortly - Meaning in Marathi

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Definitions and Meaning of shortly in English

shortly abverb

1. in the near future

   Synonyms

   before long, presently, soon

   Examples

   • "she will arrive presently"
   • "the book will appear shortly"
   • "the doctor will soon be here"
   • "we should have news before long"
2. for a short time

   Example

   • "he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive"
3. at a short distance

   Example

   • "the hem fell shortly below her knees"
4. in a concise manner; in a few words

   Synonyms

   briefly, concisely, in brief, in short

   Examples

   • "briefly, we have a problem"
   • "she replied briefly"
   • "the history is summed up concisely in this book"
   • "to put it shortly"
5. in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

   Synonyms

   curtly, short, short

   Examples

   • "he said shortly that he didn't like it"
   • "he talked short with everyone"
   • "he told me curtly to get on with it"

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