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presently::adverb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | currently |
he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations.
Examples of presently
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Though Rebecca has had several long-term relationships, she is presently single.
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Yes, Vick was punished to the extent the law presently allows, which isn't much.
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Presently, you will most successfully make more money by taking a business risk.
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Uranium International is presently reviewing other potential uranium properties.
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So the Dodgers pulled their offer, and there is presently no offer on the table.
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The drill spacing in this zone is presently 100m north-south by 50m down plunge.
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Presently, it is a measurement used by men and women alike for various purposes.
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This week we turn our attention to the leagues as they're presently constituted.
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The building presently has artificial turf and is mainly used for indoor soccer.
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- Soon: 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"
- At this time or period; now; "he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations"; "currently they live in Connecticut"
- (presentness) the quality of being the present; "a study of the pastness of the present and...of the presentness of the past"- R.E.Spiller
- Immediately, at once; quickly. [from 14th c.]; Before long; soon. [from 15th c.]; At the present time; now; currently. [from 15th c.]
- The use of presently to mean "at the present time" ("I'm presently writing a report") rather than "soon" ("He'll be with you presently"), while often criticized, is standard and acceptable.
- (PREZ ent-lee) adverb. 1. In a short time; soon. 2. At this time or period; now.
- The jobs outlook for the auto mechanic industry is mixed. There are good opportunities to replace existing mechanics as they retire, but job growth in the field in slower. Due to a number of economic and social factors, many mechanic shops are consolidating. ...
