Shortly and Slowly

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Shortly adverb - In a few words.

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Slowly is an antonym for shortly.

Nearby Word: shorten

Slowly adverb - At a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected.

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Shortly is an antonym for slowly in immediately topic.

Nearby Words: slow, slowness

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