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presently

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of presently

1 at or within a short time

  • I cannot attend to the matter this instant, but I will presently
Synonyms of presently

anon, before long, by and by, directly, momentarily, shortly, soon
Words Related to presently

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 of presently

anymore, currently, now, nowadays, right now, today
Words Related to presently

here
Phrases Synonymous with presently

at present, for the time being
Near Antonyms of presently

away, far, farthest, remotest

heretofore, hitherto, since

ago, previously
Antonyms of presently

before, formerly, long, once, then

3 without delay

  • the performance is starting presently
Synonyms of presently

bang, directly, forthwith, headlong, immediately, incontinently, instantaneously, instanter, instantly, now, PDQ, plumb, promptly, pronto, right, right away, right now, right off, straight off, straightaway, straightway
Words Related to presently

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, seasonably
Phrases Synonymous with presently

at once, in no time, off the bat, on a dime, on the double, on the spot
Near Antonyms of presently

slowly

late, tardily

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of presently Spanish Central: Translation of presently Nglish: Translation of presently for Spanish speakers

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