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Synonyms for presently
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : prez-uhnt-lee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɛz ənt li |
Top 10 synonyms for presently
Définition of presently
Origin :- late 14c., "immediately, at this time," from present (adj.) + -ly (2). By 1560s it had relaxed into "sooner or later."
- adv in a short while
- Take it at once, and tell her I shall be up to see her presently.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- She withdrew, and presently came back with a note which she despatched to Mauburn.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Presently Percival found himself again at the bottom of the shaft.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Presently he was lifted and carried by strong arms up a creaking stairs.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- Presently she raised her eyes and saw him leaning out of the window.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- But presently a man was sent out of the car at the point of Clune's revolver.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- She went to put on her hat and cloak, and presently they were in the street.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- All started at speed to meet her, but presently Mrs. Raymount sank on the grass.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- She came over to him presently, standing beside him, saying nothing.
- Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
- He knew the voice, sent his eyes looking and presently found her who called him.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
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