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Shortly after typing that I wondered if soon could always substitute for "shortly" and I concluded that it could - if the word was being used with its meaning of "in a short time". Now, soon is.
Shortly after typing that I wondered if soon could always substitute for "shortly" and I concluded that it could - if the word was being used with its meaning of "in a short time". Now, soon is.
Hello, can some one explaint to me which of the pharaprase above is correct to use in a formal e-mail? I will confirm to you soon. or I will confirm to...
"Shortly" would definitely indicate "within a short period of time". "In a while" is rather more vague and could indicate a longer period of time.
Understanding the Context
Hello, would you say: I said I would call them shortly before midnight. I am not sure about "shortly", somehow it doesn't sound colloquial to me. I want to express that I want to call them some.
The word you want is "briefly." If "shortly" makes any sense, it suggests either that you want an explanation in a few minutes from now, or else that you want an explanation that is curt, abrupt,.
"You found out what it was!" Drai stated, rather than asked. "I found out something which will let me figure out what it is, very shortly," replied Ken.--from ICE WORLD by Hal Clement Does the.
Shortly after 10:00 a.m. would make more sense in an announcement about when the service was supposed to start.
Key Insights
Is "shortly thereafter" correct to say? Or do we say only "shortly after" and "just after"?
Hi. What is correct: to speak briefly or shortly? He first spoke briefly/shortly about the agenda for the day. I think that to speak shortly but I am not quite sure in it. Thanks.
Hello, We will get in touch with you shortly. If I say very shortly, is it correct too? Would you avoid very? Thank you VOLVER
