Used to describe something that happens a short time following another event.
“Shortly after the whistle blows, the players will probably start celebrating.”
“Shortly after the rain starts, people will likely open their umbrellas.”
Use 'shortly after' in Task 4 to sequence your predictions when describing more than one future event, such as 'Shortly after he sits down, the waiter will bring the menu.' This phrase helps organize your response with clear time order, which examiners value for coherence and logical flow.
Synonyms: soon after, right after, not long after