Etymology

presently

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Today it means: At present; now; currently. Full definition →

First used 15ᵗʰc.Middle English presently
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  1. Middle English · inherited frompresently
  2. English todaypresently

From Middle English presently; equivalent to present + -ly.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 15ᵗʰc. At present; now; currently.
  • from 14ᵗʰc. Immediately, at once; quickly.
  • from 15ᵗʰc. Before long; soon.
  • ~1600 With actual presence; in actuality.

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