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presently

Pronunciation: [ˈprɛzəntli]

Word

Learn how to use presently in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “time”

(adverb) it means right now or at this moment. When you say something is happening presently, you're saying it is happening now, not later.

Example

I am presently reading a great book.

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I am not presently watching any movies.

Example

What are you presently working on?

Context: “future”

(adverb) it can also mean soon or in a short while. If you say something will happen presently, you mean it will happen very soon.

Example

The guests will arrive presently.

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The meeting is not going to start presently, it has been delayed.

Example

When will the project be presented presently?

How to pronounce presently

Pronunciation: [ˈprɛzəntli]

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