Antonyms for presently
ˈprɛz ənt lipresent·ly

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1. presently

   The strong and general human tendency to procrastination is shown in the progressive weakening of the various words in this group. Immediately primarily signifies without the intervention of anything as a medium, hence without the intervention of any, even the briefest, interval or lapse of time. By and by, which was once a synonym, has become an antonym of immediately, meaning at some (perhaps remote) future time. Directly, which once meant with no intervening time, now means after some little while; presently no longer means in this very present, but before very long. Even immediately is sliding from its instantaneousness, so that we are fain to substitute at once, instantly, etc., when we would make promptness emphatic. Right away and right off are vigorous conversational expressions in the United States.

   Antonyms:
   after a while, by and by, hereafter, in the future, some time

   Synonyms:
   at once, directly, forthwith, immediately, instanter, instantly, now, right away, right off, straightway, this instant, without delay

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1. presently

   Synonyms:
   shortly, soon, immediately, directly

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1. soon, shortly, presently, before longadverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   in short, shortly, curtly, short, soon, concisely, currently, in brief, briefly, before long

2. presently, currentlyadverb

   at this time or period; now

   "he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations"; "currently they live in Connecticut"

   Synonyms:
   shortly, soon, before long, currently

How to use presently in a sentence?

1. The Florida-based Els:

   I would love to be on the team representing South Africa at the Olympics, if it comes off it would be the extra special bit of icing on my career. Presently there's really no opportunity other than the World Cup for a South African golfer to directly represent his country.

2. Victor Hugo:

   Should we continue to look upwards Is the light we can see in the sky one of those which will presently be extinguished The ideal is terrifying to behold, lost as it is in the depths, small, isolated, a pin-point, brilliant but threatened on all sides by the dark forces that surround it nevertheless, no more in danger than a star in the jaws of the clouds. (Les Miserables)

3. Garrett Zans:

   I love Wyoming and have considered living here after graduation, for many people, this decision would be made based on factors such as employment opportunities and proximity to family and friends. For myself, and the rest of the LGBT community, this decision has been made more complicated. Presently, my ability to live and work in Wyoming is hindered because I could be summarily fired for simply being who I am.

4. Dave Procopio:

   We have not yet confirmed that she tried to enter the cockpit or, if she did, what her motivation for doing so was, the plane is on the ground and troopers are presently boarding it to take the passenger into custody and interview flight crew and witnesses.

5. Mark Esper:

   We presently have troops in a couple of cities that (are)located right near that area, the purpose is to deny access, specifically revenue to ISIS (Islamic State) and any other groups that may want to seek that revenue to enable their own malign activities.

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