Read the dictionary definition of shortly. All definitions for this word.
1. in the near future
1. the doctor will soon be here
2. the book will appear shortly
3. she will arrive presently
4. we should have news before long
2. for a short time
1. he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive
3. at a short distance
1. the hem fell shortly below her knees
4. in a concise manner; in a few words
1. the history is summed up concisely in this book
2. she replied briefly
3. briefly, we have a problem
4. to put it shortly
5. in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
1. he told me curtly to get on with it
2. he talked short with everyone
3. he said shortly that he didn't like it
