PRESENTLY
adverb
Definitions
- 1. At present; at this time; now. [Obs.] The towns and forts you presently have. Sir P. Sidney.
- 2. At once; without delay; forthwith; also, less definitely, soon; shortly; before long; after a little while; by and by. Shak. And presently the fig tree withered away. Matt. xxi. 19.
- 3. With actual presence; actually . [Obs.] His precious body and blood presently three. Bp. Gardiner.
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025