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Updated June 2026
At the current time or moment; now or in the near future. In some contexts, it can mean soon or after a short time.
“The doctor is presently attending to another patient but will see you shortly.”
pres·ent·ly
Contains 'PRES' root and '-ENTLY' suffix; watch for double 'E'
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