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presently Synonyms

Another word for presently

Choosing another word for presently depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

At the present time; currently or now.

Usage Example

"The historic theater is currently undergoing a major structural renovation."

Strongest
currently
now
right now
Strong
nowadays
today

• adverb (Context 2)

After a short time; soon or shortly.

Usage Example

"Please take a seat in the waiting room, and the doctor will see you shortly."

Strongest
shortly
soon
in a moment
momentarily
before long
Strong
directly
anon

Opposites of presently

The opposite of presently shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

previously
formerly
never
earlier
later
eventually
See all opposites of presently

• Nearby Words

presentational
presenteeism
presenter
presently
preservable
preservation
preservationist

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Presently. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/presently
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