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Added 9 October 2026

presently

/ˈpɹɛzəntli/ adverb

In Latin: mox Wiktionary

adverb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about presently at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

In the near future.
the doctor will soon be here
At this time or period; now.
he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations

Origin

From Middle English presently; equivalent to present + -ly.

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