presently

When presently means ‘now, at present’, it usually comes in mid-position with the verb (see here).

• Professor Holloway is presently working on plant diseases.
• The Manager is presently in Canada, but he will contact you on his return.

Another meaning of presently is ‘not now, later’, ‘in a minute’.

With this meaning, presently usually comes in end-position, or separately as a short answer.

• He’s having a rest now. He’ll be down presently.
• ‘Can I have an ice cream?’ ‘Presently, dear.’