ଅର୍ଥ : In the near future.
ଉଦାହରଣ :
The doctor will soon be here.
The book will appear shortly.
She will arrive presently.
We should have news before long.
ସମକକ୍ଷ : before long, shortly, soon
ଅର୍ଥ : At this time or period. Now.
ଉଦାହରଣ :
He is presently our ambassador to the United Nations.
Currently they live in Connecticut.
ସମକକ୍ଷ : currently