Afore and Shortly

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Afore adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.

Usage example: some young boys raced afore to tell onlookers that there were elephants in the circus parade

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Shortly and afore are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shortly" instead an adverb "Afore".

Shortly adverb - In a few words.

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Afore and shortly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Afore" instead an adverb "Shortly".

Nearby Word: shorten

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