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English adverb: presently

1. presently in the near future


SamplesThe doctor will soon be here.
The book will appear shortly.
She will arrive presently.
We should have news before long.


Synonymsbefore long, shortly, soon

2. presently at this time or period; now


SamplesHe is presently our ambassador to the United Nations.
Currently they live in Connecticut.


Synonymscurrently









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