shortly vs quickly

Both 'shortly' and 'quickly' are adverbs that describe the speed of an action, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Shortly' is used to indicate that something will happen or be done in a brief amount of time, while 'quickly' emphasizes the speed of an action without specifying a specific time frame.

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shortly

The word 'shortly' is a correct adverb used to indicate that something will happen or be done in a brief amount of time.

Use 'shortly' when you want to convey that an action or event will occur in the near future or in a brief period of time.

Examples:

I will call you shortly with the details.
The meeting will start shortly after lunch.

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Your individual assignments will be coming shortly.
Your generous hospitality will be appreciated shortly.
This panel will start its work shortly.
Mr. Novik will see you shortly.
The President will be here shortly.
I'll be interrogating him shortly, and find out.
Where and when will be provided shortly.
The European Union will shortly have an improved Community civil protection mechanism.
You can please wait here, and the experiment will begin shortly.
The body arrives at Dulles shortly.
We'll be joined by Mr. Paisley shortly...
I'll be issuing protocols and responsibilities shortly.
Details of the vehicle will appear on the screen shortly.
The detective will be with you shortly.
The paperwork should be done shortly, and- wait.
The first two victims' families should be here shortly.
Yes. The doctor will see you shortly.
Mr. Griffin will be with you shortly.
Or not shortly or whenever anyone contacts me.
The rest of us will follow shortly.

Alternatives:

soon
in a little while
in a bit
in a moment
before long

quickly

The word 'quickly' is a correct adverb used to describe the speed of an action without specifying a specific time frame.

Use 'quickly' when you want to emphasize the speed of an action or process, without indicating a specific duration.

Examples:

She finished the race quickly.
He quickly solved the math problem.

Alternatives:

rapidly
speedily
swiftly
promptly
fast

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