Meaning & Definition of Presently in English
English⟶
Presently
/prɛzəntli/
adverb
1. In the near future
- "The doctor will soon be here"
- "The book will appear shortly"
- "She will arrive presently"
- "We should have news before long"
synonym:
- soon,
- shortly,
- presently,
- before long
2. At this time or period
- Now
- "He is presently our ambassador to the united nations"
- "Currently they live in connecticut"
synonym:
- presently,
- currently
Examples of using
It is an ancient midden, presently an archaeological treasury.
The president is presently in Miami.
That group is presently very active.