# presently

Pronunciation: say "PREZ-uhnt-lee" /ˈpɹɛzəntli/

## Adverb

1. Before long; soon; after a short period of time.
   - Simple: Soon, in a short while from now.
   - _The train will arrive presently, so let's wait here on the platform._
   - _He assured the guests that dinner would be served presently._
2. At the present time; now; currently.
   - Simple: At this time, now.
   - _The committee is presently reviewing all of the submitted applications._
   - _He is presently living abroad while finishing his research._

## Adverb

3. Immediately; at once; without delay. *(archaic, British)*
   - Simple: Right away, at once.
   - _He bade his men presently saddle the horses for the journey._
   - _She set out presently, without waiting for the rain to stop._
4. With actual presence; in actuality. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: Really present in actual fact, not just in name.

## Origin

From Middle English presently, formed from present plus the suffix -ly.

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