B1
briefly vs shortly
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| brieflyadverb/ˈbriːf.li/ | Meaning for a short time, or in a few words | Goes with briefly explain | Example Let me briefly explain how the new booking system works. |
| shortlyadverb/ˈʃɔːrt.li/ | Meaning soon, or a short time before or after something | Goes with shortly after | Example We arrived shortly after the meeting had started. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The manager will be back .