What is the meaning of the word "presently"?
Definitions:
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Now; at the present time.
ADVERB
- Three sites are presently under consideration for the new hotel.
- Three sites are presently under consideration for the new hotel.
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Soon; not at the present time but in the future, after a short time. ADVERB
- The room was hot and presently her eyes grew heavy and she began to feel sleepy.
- The room was hot and presently her eyes grew heavy and she began to feel sleepy.