present

[ˈpreznt]

present Definition

• 1. existing or occurring now
• 2. a thing given to someone as a gift
• 3. the period of time now occurring

Using present: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "present" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I am present at the meeting.

• Example

  She gave me a present for my birthday.

• Example

  The present situation is quite difficult.

• Example

  The present moment is all we have.

present Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for present

• current
• existing
• gift
• donation
• time
• moment
• now

Antonyms for present

• absent
• away
• past

Phrases with present

• at present

  at the current time

  Example

  At present, I am not able to take on any more work.

• be present

  attend an event or gathering

  Example

  I will be present at the wedding ceremony.

• present company excepted

  used to indicate that the person being spoken about is not included in a general criticism

  Example

  I don't like lawyers, present company excepted.

Origins of present

from Old French 'present', from Latin 'praesent-', meaning 'being at hand, immediate'

📌

Summary: present in Brief

The term 'present' [ˈpreznt] refers to something existing or occurring now, such as 'I am present at the meeting.' It can also mean a thing given to someone as a gift, as in 'She gave me a present for my birthday.' 'Present' extends into phrases like 'at present,' denoting the current time, and 'be present,' meaning to attend an event.