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    presently
    /ˈprɛzntli/

    adverb

    • 1. at the present time; now: "there are presently 1,128 people on the waiting list" Similar at presentcurrentlyat the/this momentat the present moment/time
    • 2. after a short time; soon: "this will be examined in more detail presently" Similar soonshortlydirectlyquite soon

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRESENTLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Presently can mean now or soon, depending on the context. Learn how to use this adverb in different sentences and see synonyms and translations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › presentlyPresently Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PRESENTLY is at once. How to use presently in a sentence. Usage of Presently: Usage Guide

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRESENTLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of presently as an adverb of now or soon, with examples and pronunciation. Compare presently with other words and phrases related to time and future.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › presentlypresently adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    used to show that something happened after a short time. Presently, the door opened again and three men stepped out. In this meaning presently usually comes at the beginning of a sentence. used to show that something will happen soon synonym shortly. She'll be here presently. In this meaning presently usually comes at the end of a sentence.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › presentlyPRESENTLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Presently definition: in a little while; soon. See examples of PRESENTLY used in a sentence.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › presentlyPresently - definition of presently by The Free Dictionary

    Presently can mean "in a short time, soon" or "at the present time, now". Learn the difference, the synonyms, and the usage examples from various sources.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRESENTLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb presently, which can mean now, soon or immediately. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar and translations of presently in different languages.