Example : He was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive.

Example : The doctor will soon be here.
The book will appear shortly.
She will arrive presently.
We should have news before long.

Synonyms : before long, presently, soon

Example : He told me curtly to get on with it.
He talked short with everyone.
He said shortly that he didn't like it.

Synonyms : curtly, short

Example : The history is summed up concisely in this book.
She replied briefly.
Briefly, we have a problem.
To put it shortly.

Synonyms : briefly, concisely, in brief, in short

Example : The hem fell shortly below her knees.