presently
adverb
pres·ent·ly ˈpre-zᵊnt-lē 
1
a
archaic : at once
b
: without undue delay : before long
2
: at the present time : now
Synonyms
- anon
- before long
- by and by
- directly
- momentarily
- shortly
- soon
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Example Sentences
I cannot attend to the matter this instant, but I will presently. we are presently waiting in line for our turn
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Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Having showcased the Motorcar Collection at the Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, in August, Gale is presently collaborating with EV manufacturer Faraday Future. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2022 This is most presently evident in current issues such as masking and vaccination mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the faith’s opposition to legislation such as the Affordable Care Act. San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 The cultivation of yam is traditionally and predominantly in the eastern area of the region stretching from Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria—with Nigeria presently accounting for about 54% of global production. Uwagbale Edward-ekpu, Quartz, 2 Sep. 2022 Both companies have since built their own dedicated launch sites, and Spaceport Camden is presently licensed to only launch much smaller rockets. Denise Chow, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2022 But of the many ways Bullock seeks to help people, nothing is more center of mind for her presently than the third annual blood drive, taking place in Chicagoland in September for Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 Sep. 2022 The Stallones are presently filming a reality show together which will debut on Paramount+. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 On the surface, no, maybe this class does not pop out at you as presently constructed, but one local recruiting expert would implore you to take a second look. Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
presently
adverb
pres·ent·ly ˈpre-zᵊnt-lē
1
: before long : soon
He searched … for fallen limbs of trees; presently he found a … branch. Virginia Hamilton, M. C. Higgins the Great
Virginia Hamilton, M. C. Higgins the Great2
: at the present time : now
She's presently at home.
presently
adverb
1
as in shortly
at or within a short time I cannot attend to the matter this instant, but I will presently Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- shortly
- soon
- now
- momentarily
- immediately
- anon
- promptly
- before long
- instantly
- directly
- instantaneously
- forthwith
- incontinently
- straightaway
- by and by
- right off
- right now
- straightway
- right away
- pronto
2
as in currently
at the present time we are presently waiting in line for our turn Synonyms & Similar Words
- currently
- now
- today
- anymore
- at present
- nowadays
- for the time being
- here
- right now
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- then
- once
- formerly
- long
- before
- far
- away
- heretofore
- previously
- hitherto
- farthest
- since
- ago
- remotest
3
as in now
without delay the performance is starting presently Synonyms & Similar Words
- now
- immediately
- promptly
- instantly
- directly
- right
- shortly
- suddenly
- soon
- at once
- quickly
- away
- forthwith
- instantaneously
- incontinently
- bang
- instanter
- straightaway
- straightway
- right now
- right off
- straight off
- rapidly
- pronto
- right away
- abruptly
- momentarily
- headlong
- off the bat
- swiftly
- readily
- plumb
- on the double
- in no time
- on a dime
- on the spot
- freely
- speedily
- hastily
- PDQ
- apace
- quick
- briskly
- fast
- anon
- unexpectedly
- opportunely
- swift
- recklessly
- posthaste
- fleetly
- full tilt
- rashly
- impetuously
- punctually
- seasonably
- impulsively
- presto
- snappily
- exactly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- slowly
- late
- tardily