presently

[ˈprɛz(ə)ntli]

presently Definition

• 1. in a little time; shortly
• 2. at the present time; now

Using presently: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "presently" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I will be with you presently.

• Example

  Presently, I am working on a new project.

• Example

  The train will arrive presently.

presently Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for presently

• currently
• now
• soon

Phrases with presently

• presently come

  to arrive soon or shortly

  Example

  The guests will presently come to the party.

• presently engaged

  to be currently occupied or involved in something

  Example

  I am presently engaged in writing my thesis.

• presently speaking

  used to introduce a statement that is relevant to the current topic of discussion

  Example

  Presently speaking, we need to focus on the main issue.

Origins of presently

from Middle English 'presently', meaning 'immediately, at once'

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Summary: presently in Brief

'Presently' [ˈprɛz(ə)ntli] means 'in a little time; shortly' or 'at the present time; now.' It is often used to indicate something that will happen soon or to describe the current situation. For example, 'The train will arrive presently,' or 'Presently, I am working on a new project.'