shortly
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Is shortly a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of shortly?
Definition
adverb (English)
1. for a short timeExamples: "he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive"Synonyms: shortly
2. in the near futureExamples: "the doctor will soon be here"; "the book will appear shortly"; "she will arrive presently"Synonyms: before long, presently, shortly, soon
3. in a curt, abrupt and discourteous mannerExamples: "he told me curtly to get on with it"; "he talked short with everyone"; "he said shortly that he didn't like it"Synonyms: curtly, short, shortly
4. in a concise manner; in a few wordsExamples: "the history is summed up concisely in this book"; "she replied briefly"; "briefly, we have a problem"Synonyms: briefly, concisely, in brief, in short, shortly
5. at a short distanceExamples: "the hem fell shortly below her knees"Synonyms: shortly
Definition source: Wiktionary