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presently

adverb

in the near future

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpɹɛzəntli

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Meaning

Definitions

adverb

  1. in the near future

    “the doctor will soon be here”

adverb

  1. at this time or period; now

    “he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations”

In context

Example Sentences

the doctor will soon be here
the book will appear shortly
she will arrive presently
we should have news before long
he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations
currently they live in Connecticut

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