Shortly means something will happen after a little time. It means very soon or soon after now.
I will call you shortly.
The show starts shortly.
Shortly means to say or write in a few words. It means giving only the main points without many details.
She spoke shortly about the plan.
He explained his idea shortly.
Shortly can mean speaking in a way that is not friendly or patient. It shows a rude or quick answer.
He answered shortly and left.
She replied shortly, upset by the news.
Shortly is used in formal or written language to show something will happen soon or be explained shortly.
Details will be given shortly in the report.
The meeting will start shortly, as announced.
This meaning is less common today and found in old or literary texts, meaning soon or a short time after something.
Shortly after dawn, the birds began to sing.
He shortly arrived at the castle gate.
