presently
/ˈpɹɛzəntli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Before long; soon.
Adverb
Examples
Presently all was quiet again.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “presently” mean?
Before long; soon.
Is “presently” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.