Definitions for presently
ˈprɛz ənt lipresent·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. soon, shortly, presently, before longadverb

   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"

2. presently, currentlyadverb

   at this time or period; now

   "he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations"; "currently they live in Connecticut"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. presentlyadverb

   Immediately, at once; quickly.

2. presentlyadverb

   Before long; soon.

3. presentlyadverb

   At the present time; now; currently.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Presentlyadverb

   Etymology: from present.

   1. At present; at this time; now.

   The towns and forts you presently have, are still left unto you to be kept either with or without garrisons, so as you alter not the laws of the country. Philip Sidney.

   I hope we may presume, that a rare thing it is not in the church of God, even for that very word which is read to be presently their joy, and afterwards their study that hear it. Richard Hooker, b. v. s. 2.

   To speak of it as requireth, would require very long discourse; all I will presently say is this. Richard Hooker, b. i. s. 10.

   Covetous ambition, thinking all too little which presently it hath, supposeth itself to stand in need of all which it hath not. Walter Raleigh, Essays.

   2. Immediately; soon after.

   Tell him, that no history can match his policies, and presently the sot shall measure himself by himself. South.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. presently

   Presently generally refers to "at the present or current point in time" or "in the very near future". However, it can be used in two different contexts based on regional English usages. In American English, it usually refers to something happening now, at this moment. While in British English, it often means 'soon' or 'in a little while'.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Presentlyadverb

   at present; at this time; now

2. Presentlyadverb

   at once; without delay; forthwith; also, less definitely, soon; shortly; before long; after a little while; by and by

3. Presentlyadverb

   with actual presence; actually

Anagrams for presently »

1. serpently

How to pronounce presently?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say presently in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of presently in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of presently in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of presently in a Sentence

1. Tristain Shury:

   You only live once, so enjoy life as it comes to you. Whether good or bad, accept each moment for what it is. Everything happens for a reason. You may not fully see the logics behind certain presently, but you will eventually. Focus on the things that you can control. Some things may not be a part of your plan, but it's a part of God's plan.

2. Pope Francis:

   As Christians we wish to contribute to resolving the ecological crisis which humanity is presently experiencing.

3. Doug Madory:

   Usually there are isolated blips, not continuous connectivity problems. I wouldn't be surprised if they are absorbing some sort of attack presently.

4. Donald Trump:

   Ultimately we do have such authority but President Donald Trump is not going to be exercised presently.

5. Ford India:

   A corrective action on all Figo and Figo Aspire vehicles, presently at Ford dealerships, has been undertaken, leading to a resumption of deliveries to customers.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=presently
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Presently
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=presently
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presently