presently

• ظرف يدل على معنيين رئيسيين: (1) في الإنجليزية البريطانية يعني 'قريباً' أو 'بعد قليل'؛ (2) في الإنجليزية الأمريكية يعني غالباً 'في الوقت الحاضر' أو 'الآن'. الاستعمال البريطاني أكثر تقليدية، بينما يزداد الاستعمال الأمريكي انتشاراً في العالم.

An adverb with two primary meanings: (1) in British English, it means 'soon' or 'in a short while'; (2) in American English, it more commonly means 'at the present time' or 'currently.' The British usage is more traditional, while the American usage has become increasingly common globally.

1. Soon or shortlyB2formalbritish

   In a short time; before long.

   قريبًا

   • The doctor will be with you presently.
   • Presently, the sun began to set over the horizon.
   • She will arrive presently, so please wait.

   المرادفاتbefore longby and byshortlysoon

   الأضدادeventuallysubsequently

2. Now or at the present timeB2formalamerican

   At the current moment; currently.

   في الوقت الحالي

   • Presently, the company is expanding its operations overseas.
   • He is presently working on a new novel.
   • The situation is presently under control.

   المرادفاتat presentcurrentlynownowadaystoday

   الأضدادeventuallyfinallysubsequentlythen