Antonyms for presently

Grammar : Adv

Spell : prez-uhnt-lee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɛz ənt li

Definition 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

Example sentences :

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

Synonyms for presently

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