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presently

pres·ent·ly

presently

 
 
pronunciation:
pre znt li
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: in a little while; very soon.
Be patient, for we will eat presently.
synonyms:
shortly, soon
similar words:
by and by, immediately
definition 2: at the present time.
The doctor is presently with another person and cannot see you now.
synonyms:
at present, currently, now
similar words:
for the present, today