present

/'preznt - pri'zent/
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present

His tie was a present from his wife.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Existing or occurring now: Refers to something happening or existing at the current time.
    • Being in a particular place: Indicates that someone or something is in a specified location, not absent.

  2. Noun:

    • The current time: The period of time that is happening now.
    • A gift: Something given to someone without payment; a thing offered as a present.
    • A verb tense: The grammatical form used to describe actions or states occurring at the time of speaking.

  3. Verb:

    • To give something formally: To offer or hand over something, especially as a gift or award.
    • To introduce or show: To bring someone or something forward for others to see, meet, or consider.
    • To cause to be in a place or situation: To put something or someone in a particular position or context.
    • To represent or portray: To show or depict something in a particular way.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • Is the manager present in the office today?
    • We must focus on present challenges, not past mistakes.

  • Noun:

    • We should live in the present and not worry too much about the future.
    • She wrapped the birthday present beautifully.

  • Verb:

    • The mayor will present the awards at the ceremony.
    • He will present his research findings to the committee next week.
Advanced Usage

  • "To present oneself": To appear or arrive at a place, especially formally.

    • Candidates must present themselves for the interview at 9 AM.

  • "At present": At the current time; now.

    • At present, we are not hiring new staff.

  • "For the present": For now; temporarily.

    • This solution will work for the present.
Variants and Related Words

  • Presentation (n): The act of presenting or the manner in which something is presented.

    • Her presentation on climate change was very informative.

  • Presentable (adj): Fit to be seen or introduced to others; tidy or suitable in appearance.

    • Make sure the report is presentable before the meeting.

  • Presently (adv): Soon, or after a short time (in some contexts, it can also mean 'at the present time').

    • The doctor will see you presently.
Synonyms
  • Adjective (time): Current, contemporary.
  • Adjective (location): Attending, here.
  • Noun (gift): Gift, offering.
  • Verb (give): Award, bestow, confer.
  • Verb (show): Display, exhibit, demonstrate.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Present with: To give or offer something to someone.

    • They presented the winner with a trophy.

  • Present as: To describe, show, or portray someone or something in a particular way.

    • He presented the idea as a simple solution.
Related Idioms

  • Present company excepted: Used to indicate that a critical remark does not apply to the people who are there at the time.

    • I find most meetings boring, present company excepted.

  • There's no time like the present: Encouragement to do something now without delay.

    • You should apply for that job—there's no time like the present.
present

His tie was a present from his wife.

Adjective
  1. being or existing in a specified place
    • the murderer is present in this room
    • present at the wedding
    • present at the creation
  2. temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
    • the present leader
    • articles for present use
    • the present topic
    • the present system
    • present observations
Noun
  1. a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
  2. something presented as a gift
    • his tie was a present from his wife
  3. the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
    • that is enough for the present
    • he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow
Verb
  1. recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
    • When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute
  2. formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
  3. present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
    • We confronted him with the evidence
    • He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions
    • An enormous dilemma faces us
  4. represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
    • The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting
  5. cause to come to know personally
    • permit me to acquaint you with my son
    • introduce the new neighbors to the community
  6. deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
    • The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
  7. give as a present; make a gift of
    • What will you give her for her birthday?
  8. give, especially as an honor or reward
    • bestow honors and prizes at graduation
  9. introduce
    • This poses an interesting question
  10. hand over formally
  11. perform (a play), especially on a stage
    • we are going to stage `Othello'
  12. bring forward and present to the mind
    • We presented the arguments to him
    • We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason
  13. give an exhibition of to an interested audience
    • She shows her dogs frequently
    • We will demo the new software in Washington

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