presently ~ actually
“Presently” (adverb; for the right pronunciation, please click here) means ‘soon; immediately; at the present time; in the present period’,
e.g.
Don’t worry; the doctor will be with you presently. [soon]
He is retired as a teacher, and is presently doing some research on ‘student-teacher relationship’. [i.e. these day; in the present period of time]
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“Actually” (adverb; for the right pronunciation, please click here) means ‘really; in real fact; though it may seem strange or surprising’,
e.g.
She actually told me all about her personal problems and wanted me to help her.
Actually, I’m not in a mood to argue with you now.
She stood up and actually started to take off her clothes right before the entire party.
