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Presently

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Adverb

1. before long, presently, shortly, soon

in the near future

Example Sentences:
'the doctor will soon be here'
'the book will appear shortly'
'she will arrive presently'
'we should have news before long'

2. currently, presently

at this time or period; now

Example Sentences:
'he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations'
'currently they live in Connecticut'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Presently

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adverb
1. 
in a short while; soon
2. 
at the moment
3.  an archaic word for immediately

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Presently

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adverb
1. 
in a little while; soon
2. 
at present; now
a usage objected to by some
3.  Archaic
at once; instantly

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.


Presently

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adv.
1. In a short time; soon: She will arrive presently.
2. Usage Problem At this time or period; now: He is presently staying with us.
3. Archaic At once; immediately.

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