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presently

pres·ent·ly [ prézz'ntlee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. soon: not at this exact moment but in a short while
I'll be there presently.

2. at present time: now, or during the current period, especially if not at some other time ( some people object to this usage )
Yes, he's presently engaged in a research job for the company.

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