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What does shortly mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word shortly? Here's what it means.

Adverb
  1. In a short or brief time or manner; quickly.
  2. In or after a short time; soon.
  3. In few words; briefly; abruptly; curtly
  4. In an irritable ("short") manner.
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A single small boat anchored in the cove departed shortly after we arrived.
Jointing on the first cables will begin shortly and will continue round the clock.
The discovery was made by a man walking his dog shortly before 10 am yesterday.
Work includes repointing and waterproofing the tower and is expected to start shortly as the weather warms up.
Those who believe that all affairs of state will shortly come to an end are, for obvious reasons, inclined to political quietism.
The side drum was introduced by Swiss and German mercenaries shortly before 1500 as a military instrument for keeping time on the march.

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