presently

• Adverb mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: (1) im britischen Englisch bedeutet es 'bald' oder 'in Kürze'; (2) im amerikanischen Englisch bedeutet es häufiger 'derzeit' oder 'jetzt'. Der britische Gebrauch ist traditioneller, während der amerikanische weltweit zunehmend verbreitet ist.

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.

   Bald

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

   Synonymebefore longby and byshortlysoon

   Antonymeeventuallysubsequently

2. Now or at the present timeB2formalamerican

   At the current moment; currently.

   Gegenwärtig

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

   Synonymeat presentcurrentlynownowadaystoday

   Antonymeeventuallyfinallysubsequentlythen