presently /ˈpɹɛzəntli/ adverb4 •Before long; soon.Presently all was quiet again. •(nonstandard) At present; now; currently.The towns and forts you presently have. — 1587 •(no longer used) Immediately, at once; quickly.Polonius: My lord, the queen would speak with you, and presently. — 1599 •(no longer used) With actual presence; in actuality.March 27 1545, Stephen Gardiner, letter to Thomas Smith and MAtthew PArker if they perceyve not presently, it shal be wel doon to bringe them to conformite formsmore presently · most presently