presently

Meanings

• adjective

  existing, happening, or occurring at the moment; current

• adverb

  at the present time; now

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with presently
currently , continually , momentarily

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Variants

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presently

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Etymology

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From the present participle of present.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'presently' comes from the Latin word 'praesentia', which means 'presence'.

2. The word 'presently' was first used in English in the 14th century.

3. The word 'presently' is often used in idiomatic expressions, such as 'presently appear' and 'presently come'.

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Related Concepts

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1. now: 'Presently' is a synonym for 'now' and is used to indicate the current time or situation.

2. future: The opposite of 'presently' is 'future', which refers to things that will happen at a later time.

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Culture

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In literature, 'presently' is often used to describe the current situation or to indicate that an action is happening now. For example, in Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, the character Dr. Manette is described as 'presently engaged in the occupation of a humble turner'.

How to Memorize "presently"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock showing the present time or imagine a current situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'presently' with the present moment or the current situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'presently' means 'at the present time' or 'now'.

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