1. (adverb) in the near future

• before long
• presently
• soon

2. (adverb) in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

• curtly
• short

3. (adverb) in a concise manner; in a few words

• briefly
• concisely
• in brief
• in short

1. (adverb) in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

• brusk
• brusk
• brusque
• brusque
• curt
• curt
• short
• short

2. (adverb) in a concise manner; in a few words

• brief
• concise