Definitions for presently

Overview of adv presently

The adv presently has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (38) soon, shortly, presently, before long

(in the near future; "the doctor will soon be here"; "the book will appear shortly"; "she will arrive presently"; "we should have news before long")

2. (5) presently, currently

(at this time or period; now; "he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations"; "currently they live in Connecticut")