presently

• Advérbio com dois sentidos principais: (1) no inglês britânico significa 'em breve' ou 'logo'; (2) no inglês americano costuma significar 'atualmente' ou 'agora'. O uso britânico é mais tradicional, enquanto o americano vem se tornando cada vez mais comum.

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.

   Em breve

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

   Sinônimosbefore longby and byshortlysoon

   Antônimoseventuallysubsequently

2. Now or at the present timeB2formalamerican

   At the current moment; currently.

   No momento presente

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

   Sinônimosat presentcurrentlynownowadaystoday

   Antônimoseventuallyfinallysubsequentlythen