presently

1 at or within a short time I cannot attend to the matter this instant, but I will presently Synonyms anon, before long, by and by, directly, momentarily, shortly, soonRelated Words forthwith, immediately, incontinently, instantaneously, instantly, now, promptly, pronto, right away, right now, right off, straightaway, straightway

2 at the present time we are presently waiting in line for our turn Synonyms anymore, currently, nowadays, now, right now, todayRelated Words hereNear Antonyms away, far, farthest, remotest; heretofore, hitherto, since; ago, previouslyAntonyms before, formerly, long, once, then

3 without delay the performance is starting presently Synonyms bang, directly, forthwith, headlong, incontinently, instantaneously, instanter, instantly, now, PDQ, plumb, immediately, promptly, pronto, right, right away, right now, right off, straightaway, straight off, straightwayRelated Words away, freely; anon, momentarily, shortly, soon; apace, briskly, fast, fleetly, full-tilt, posthaste, quick, quickly, rapidly, readily, snappily, speedily, swift, swiftly; abruptly, presto, suddenly, unexpectedly; hastily, impetuously, impulsively, rashly, recklessly; exactly, opportunely, punctually, seasonablyNear Antonyms slowly; late, tardily