shortly
Pronunciación: [ˈʃɔːrtli]
Palabra
Contexto: «time»
(adverb) when something will happen very soon, in a little bit of time. If you say something will happen shortly, it means you don't have to wait long for it.
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The meeting will start shortly, so please take your seats.
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The project won't be finished shortly; it will take much longer than expected.
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Will we be leaving shortly?
Contexto: «manner»
(adverb) when someone speaks in a brief or abrupt way. If someone answers you shortly, they give you a quick answer without much detail.
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She responded shortly, but her answer was clear and helpful.
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He didn't answer me shortly; he explained everything in great detail.
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Did she speak to you shortly when you asked her?
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