shortly

As adverbs the difference between shortly and early

is that shortly is in a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly while early is at a time before expected; sooner than usual.

As an adjective early is

at a time in advance of the usual or expected event.

As a noun early is

a shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.

As an adverb shortly

is in a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly.

As an adjective forthcoming is

approaching or about to take place.

As a noun forthcoming is

something that is yet to come.

As adverbs the difference between barely and shortly

is that barely is by a small margin while shortly is in a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly.

As adverbs the difference between concisely and shortly

is that concisely is in a concise manner, briefly, without excessive length while shortly is in a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly.

As adverbs the difference between momentarily and shortly

is that momentarily is in a momentary manner; for a moment or instant while shortly is in a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly.

As adverbs the difference between shortly and suddenly

is that shortly is in a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly while suddenly is happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

As adverbs the difference between shortly and temporarily

is that shortly is in a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly while temporarily is for a relatively brief period of time.

As adverbs the difference between afterward and shortly

is that afterward is subsequently to some other action while shortly is in a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly.

As adverbs the difference between shortly and immediately

is that shortly is in a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly while immediately is in an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

As a conjunction immediately is

Indicates that the dependent clause describes something that occurs immediately after the independent clause's referent does.