presently
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presently
- /ˈpɹɛzəntli/ UK
Where it comes from
From Middle English presently; equivalent to present + -ly.
adverb more presently · most presently · præsently
- Immediately, at once; quickly. Polonius: My lord, the queen would speak with you, and presently.
- Before long; soon. Presently all was quiet again.
- At present; now; currently. The towns and forts you presently have.
- With actual presence; in actuality. March 27 1545, Stephen Gardiner, letter to Thomas Smith and MAtthew PArker if they perceyve not presently, it shal be wel doon to bringe them to conformite
