shortly

adverb

1. for a short time

   adv.all

   Examples

   He was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive.

   Synonyms awhile briefly for a while

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. in the near future

   adv.all

   Examples

   The book will appear shortly.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

   adv.all

   Examples

   He said shortly that he didn't like it.

   Synonyms curtly short

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. in a concise manner; in a few words

   adv.all

   Examples

   To put it shortly.

   Synonyms briefly concisely in brief in short

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. at a short distance

   adv.all

   Examples

   The hem fell shortly below her knees.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. In a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly.

   adverb

   Source: webster1913