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Engelsk biord: shortly

1. shortly for a short time


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHe was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive.

2. shortly in the near future


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe doctor will soon be here.
The book will appear shortly.
She will arrive presently.
We should have news before long.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)before long, presently, soon

3. shortly in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHe told me curtly to get on with it.
He talked short with everyone.
He said shortly that he didn't like it.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)curtly, short

4. shortly in a concise manner; in a few words


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe history is summed up concisely in this book.
She replied briefly.
Briefly, we have a problem.
To put it shortly.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)briefly, concisely, in brief, in short

5. shortly at a short distance


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe hem fell shortly below her knees.









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