At this time or period; now; SYN. currently.
ETYM as. sceortlice.
1. At a short distance; SYN. not far.
2. For a short time; SYN. not long.
ETYM Old Eng. sone, as. sona; cf. OFries. sân, os. sâna, sâno, Old High Germ. sâr, Goth. suns.
In the near future; SYN. shortly, presently, before long.