Presently

9 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

At the current time or moment; now or in the near future. In some contexts, it can mean soon or after a short time.

“The doctor is presently attending to another patient but will see you shortly.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

pres·ent·ly

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Synonyms

currentlynowsoon shortly

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Wordle

Contains 'PRES' root and '-ENTLY' suffix; watch for double 'E'

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; 'Y' on a premium square boosts value significantly

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “presently”.

present enters plenty enter entre entry erept ernes ernst ester estre eyers eyren eyres leers leery leets lenes lense lepre lepry leste lyres neeps

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