In a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly.
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Short in duration.
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Not long; having brief length or linear extension; as, a short distance; a short piece of timber; a short flight.
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Concisely; in few words.
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In a concise manner; briefly.
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In a curt manner.
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At present; at this time; now.
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Not long; having brief length or linear extension; as, a short distance; a short piece of timber; a short flight.
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In a short time; shortly after any time specified or supposed; as, soon after sunrise.
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