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shortly

Произношение: [ˈʃɔːrtli]

Слово

Контекст: «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.

Пример

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.

Пример

Will we be leaving shortly?

Контекст: «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.

Пример

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.

Пример

Did she speak to you shortly when you asked her?

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