01 adv. At present; at this time; now.
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At present; at this time; now.[Obs.]“The towns and forts you presently have.” — Sir P. Sidney.
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At once; without delay; forthwith; also, less definitely, soon; shortly; before long; after a little while; by and by.“And presently the fig tree withered away.” — Matt. xxi. 19.
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With actual presence; actually .[Obs.]“His precious body and blood presently three.” — Bp. Gardiner.