பொருள் : For a short time.
							எடுத்துக்காட்டு : 
							He was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive.
							
பொருள் : In the near future.
							எடுத்துக்காட்டு : 
							The doctor will soon be here.
							The book will appear shortly.
							She will arrive presently.
							We should have news before long.
							
ஒத்த சொற்கள் : before long, presently, soon
பொருள் : At a short distance.
							எடுத்துக்காட்டு : 
							The hem fell shortly below her knees.