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   Pres·ent·ly

   /ˈprezn(t)lē/

   

   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/timenownowadaysthese daystodayin this day and ageinformal:at the minute
   • 2. after a short time; soon: "this will be examined in more detail presently" Similar soonshortlydirectlyquite soonin a short timein a short/little whileat any moment/minute/secondin a moment/minute/secondin less than no time (at all)in next to no timebefore longby and bymomentarilyjust nowinformal:pretty soonany moment nowbefore you know itbefore you can say Jack Robinsonin a jiffyin two shakes of a lamb's tailin a moarchaic, informal:anonliterary:ere long

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

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

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

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the adverb presently, which can mean now, soon or after a short time. See examples, synonyms and contrast with currently.

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   4 days ago · Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb presently, which can mean now, soon or immediately. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar and examples of presently in British and American English.

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   The adverb presently means "very soon." If you tell your sister that you'll be at her house presently, you mean that you're on your way.

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   Presently can mean now or soon, depending on the context. Learn how to use it in sentences with different meanings and translations in other languages.