Presently and Previously

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Presently adverb - At the present time.

Usage example: we are presently waiting in line for our turn

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Previously is an antonym for presently.

Nearby Words: present, presence

Previously adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.

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Presently is an antonym for previously in earlier topic.

Nearby Word: previous

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Previously and Presently. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/presently/previously

Presently & Previously. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/presently/previously>.

Previously or Presently. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/presently/previously.

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