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Another word for shortly

Choosing another word for shortly depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a short time; soon; before long (or a short time before or after a specified event).

Usage Example

"The conference call will begin soon, so please have your notes ready."

Strongest
soon
presently
before long
Strong
momentarily
directly
promptly
anon

• adverb (Context 2)

In a few words; briefly or concisely.

Usage Example

"To put it briefly, the committee decided to postpone the construction project until next spring."

Strongest
briefly
in short
concisely
Strong
succinctly
pithily
summarily

• adverb (Context 3)

In a brusque,sharp, or impatient manner; curtly.

Usage Example

"Exhausted from the long journey, he answered the reporter's questions curtly and walked inside."

Strongest
curtly
abruptly
brusquely
Strong
sharply
tersely
bluntly
snappishly
gruffly

Opposites of shortly

The opposite of shortly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

politely
at length
courteously
graciously
verbosely
warmly
wordily
later
See all opposites of shortly

• Nearby Words

shortia
shortish
shortlist
shortly
shortness
shortnose sturgeon
shorts

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shortly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shortly
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