Adverb
- 1. soon, shortly, presently, before long
- usage: in the near future; "the doctor will soon be here"; "the book will appear shortly"; "she will arrive presently"; "we should have news before long"
- 2. presently, currently
- usage: at this time or period; now; "he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations"; "currently they live in Connecticut"
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