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What does shortly mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word shortly? Here's what it means.

Adverb
  1. In a short or brief time or manner; quickly.
  2. In or after a short time; soon.
  3. In few words; briefly; abruptly; curtly
  4. In an irritable ("short") manner.
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Those who believe that all affairs of state will shortly come to an end are, for obvious reasons, inclined to political quietism.
Work includes repointing and waterproofing the tower and is expected to start shortly as the weather warms up.
It was shortly after dinner time, so the wardroom had a dozen officers still lounging after their meals.
The agents did acknowledge the letter, saying that they would look into the matter and that they hoped to write again shortly.
I don't know the reason for this one and curiosity will drive me to find out shortly.
The discovery was made by a man walking his dog shortly before 10 am yesterday.

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