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shortly

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

shortly

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shortly is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, shortly is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofshortly

1adverb
  • In a short or brief time or manner; quickly.
  • In or after a short time; soon.
  • In few words

    Synonyms: briefly, concisely

    Example: "Ideas are generally expressed more shortly in verse than in prose"

  • In an irritable ("short") manner.

    Synonyms: abruptly, curtly

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