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presently

/pɹˈɛzʌntli/adverb3 syllables

Presently means: in the near future.

Synonyms for presently6

adverb, as in in the near future

soon, shortly, before long

adverb, as in at this time or period; now

currently

also used for presently

right now, at the moment

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What does presently mean?2

adverb

1

in the near future“the doctor will soon be here”

2

at this time or period; now“he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with presently?1

three syllables

pleasantly
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Presently in a sentence

  • Talk of devil, and he's presently at your elbow.Dejo
  • It is an ancient midden, presently an archaeological treasury.shanghainese
  • We agreed about the price, the money is paid down presently.jimkillock
  • Presently the plan is still in the air.CM
  • The enemy behind us presently exists solely to cut off our retreat.unknown
  • It is presently very difficult to calm down and treat oneself with a book.shanghainese
  • I am presently working in the hotel kitchen.karloelkebekio
  • To my side, my wife, who I'm presently at odds with, lies sleeping.fcbond

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