| Main Entry: | in a moment |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | at any moment |
Synonyms: |
at once, at once, in a trice, in a wink, in an instance, momentarily, momently, right away, very soon |
| Main Entry: | now |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | presently |
Synonyms: |
PDQ, any more, at once, at the moment, at this moment, at this time, away, directly, first off, forthwith, here and now, immediately, in a minute, in a moment, in nothing flat, instanter, instantly, just now, like now, momentarily, nowadays, on the double, promptly, pronto, right away, right now, soon, straightaway, these days, this day, today |
Antonyms: |
future, later, past |
| Main Entry: | presently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in a short while |
Synonyms: |
anon, before long, before you know it, by and by, directly, down the line, down the pike, down the road, immediately, in a minute, in a moment, in a short time, now, nowadays, pretty soon, shortly, soon, today, without delay |
| Notes: | momentarily means 'in a moment'; presently means 'soon' or 'shortly' presently means 'soon, shortly, before long' while at present means 'at the time of speaking' |
Antonyms: |
eventually, later, never |
| Main Entry: | now |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in the immediate future |
Synonyms: |
in a minute, in a moment, presently, promptly, soon |