Cool MateMeaning of Presently
at the time you are speaking or writing; now
In simple words: Right now; at this time.
Presently in a sentence
- The crime is presently being investigated by the police.
- These are the courses presently available.
- Presently, the door opened again and three men stepped out.
- She'll be here presently.
How to use Presently
Use 'presently' in neutral contexts to indicate something happening now. Avoid in very formal writing where 'currently' or 'at this moment' might be clearer.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Sounds like 'present' — think of opening a gift right now.
Related words
Collocations with Presently
- presently available
- presently under review
- presently working
- presently experiencing
- presently engaged
Synonyms for Presently
- currently
- now
- at the moment
- at present
- right now
Opposites of Presently
Common mistakes with Presently
- 'Presently' used to mean 'soon' instead of 'now'.
- Confusing 'presently' with 'currently' in terms of formality.
- 'Presently' used too often in formal contexts.
Compare Presently with Currently, Now, At present, Right now
Presently appears in
Presently in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حالاً، الآن
الآن؛ في هذا الوقت.
- Bengaliবাংলা
এই মুহূর্তে
এই মুহূর্তে; এই সময়ে।
- GermanDeutsch
Momentan, zurzeit
Gerade jetzt; zu dieser Zeit.
- SpanishEspañol
Actualmente, Ahora
Ahora mismo; en este momento.
- Persianفارسی
در حال حاضر
الان؛ در این زمان.
- FrenchFrançais
Actuellement, Bientôt
Maintenant ; à ce moment-là.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अभी
अभी; इस समय।
- ItalianItaliano
Attualmente, Al momento
Adesso; in questo momento.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Presentemente, Agora
Agora mesmo; neste momento.
- RussianРусский
В настоящее время, скоро
Прямо сейчас; в данный момент.
- Urduاردو
فی الحال، اب
ابھی؛ اس وقت۔
- Chinese中文
目前, 立刻
现在；此刻。
More words like Presently
- Currently
- At present
- Right now
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Presently
What does Presently mean?
Right now; at this time.
What is the definition of Presently?
at the time you are speaking or writing; now
How do you use Presently in a sentence?
The crime is presently being investigated by the police.
Can you give another example of Presently?
These are the courses presently available.
What are synonyms for Presently?
Common alternatives include currently, now, at the moment, at present, right now.
What is the opposite of Presently?
Opposite meanings include formerly, previously, later, eventually.
What words go with Presently?
It commonly pairs with presently available, presently under review, presently working, presently experiencing, presently engaged.
What are common mistakes when using Presently?
'Presently' used to mean 'soon' instead of 'now'. Confusing 'presently' with 'currently' in terms of formality. 'Presently' used too often in formal contexts.
How do you pronounce Presently?
US: /["/ˈprezntli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈprezntli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Presently?
Use 'presently' in neutral contexts to indicate something happening now. Avoid in very formal writing where 'currently' or 'at this moment' might be clearer.
What CEFR level is Presently?
"Presently" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.