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at present vs presently

Both 'at present' and 'presently' are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably to indicate something that is happening now or at the current time.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1761 views

at present

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the current time or situation.

It is used to refer to the current moment or time. 'At present, we are working on a new project.'

Examples:

At present, I am not available for a meeting.
The situation at present is quite challenging.
At present, we are experiencing technical difficulties.

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At present definition: A situation that exists at present exists now, although it may change. | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
at present Definitions and Synonyms. phrase. Other entries for this word. +
Consensus statements on the BAHA system: where do we stand at present? Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Suppl. 2005 Dec;195:2-12. doi: 10.1177/0003489405114s1201.
EnglishEdit. Prepositional phraseEdit · at present · currently, now, at the moment, at this moment in time, at the present time ...
Jan 10, 2018 ... We compute the required increase in flood protection to keep high-end fluvial flood risk at present levels. The analysis is carried out ...

Alternatives:

currently
right now
at the moment
nowadays
these days

presently

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the current time or situation.

It is used to refer to the current moment or time. 'Presently, we are waiting for the results.'

Examples:

She is presently studying for her exams.
The team is presently working on a new project.
Presently, there are no available seats.

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Building on project presently under development.
Changes to Commissions implementing rules are presently discussed with the Council.
Mexico presently contains an army of 30,000 French soldiers.
Dr. Harlan is presently unavailable for consultations.
Shiffman, Research will be back online presently.
The king will bid you battle presently.
The Commission is presently assessing the notified measures.
The three institutions are presently negotiating the essential features and funding allocation for an EU Solidarity Fund.
European satellite radionavigation policy is presently implemented through the Galileo and EGNOS programmes.
I'm not presently disposed to discuss those operations, sir.
Nothing Mr Schulz has just said would help any of the five million presently unemployed in his country.
The resource needs of other services during the 2004 implementation phase are presently being assessed.
The Commission is presently contributing to the drafting of the ENISA's work programme.
The inclusion of GHG other than those presently listed in Annex II will cause major market distortions and planning insecurity.
Your rapporteur therefore welcomes that the Commission is presently rewieving and revising the existing CRS Regulations.
We are presently engaged in a comprehensive review of all our existing financial instruments.
Info-Points Europe are presently financed from budget line B3-301 (new: 16 05 01).
One has thoughts and feelings that presently do not show.
It recalls that the legislation presently applicable (see in particular Directive 95/46/EC) includes specific derogations in this regard.
The scope of such services presently includes cash delivery and pension payment service.

Alternatives:

currently
right now
at the moment
nowadays
these days

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