present

noun
UK: /ˈprez.ənt/
US: /ˈprez.ənt/

  1. Something you give to someone, usually for a special occasion.

    1. I got a nice present for my birthday this year, it was cool. [ ] [ ]
    2. She unwrapped the present carefully, eager to see what was inside the box. [ ] [ ]

  2. The period of time that is happening now; not the past or future.

    1. I am busy at present, I will call you later tonight for sure. [ ] [ ]
    2. Living in the present moment can be difficult, but it can also be very rewarding. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gift now current give offer introduce
present verb

  1. To give something to someone in a formal way.

    1. I present to you this award, you deserve it for sure. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mayor will present the certificates to the graduating students at the ceremony. [ ] [ ]

  2. To show or describe something.

    1. The data present a clear picture, as we can see from chart. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company will present its new product line at the upcoming trade show. [ ] [ ]
present adjective

  1. In a particular place.

    1. I was present at the meeting, and signed it too. [ ] [ ]
    2. She wasn't present when they announced the winners of the competition sadly. [ ] [ ]

  2. Existing or happening now.

    1. The present situation is difficult, but we hope it will improve with time. [ ] [ ]
    2. What are your present thoughts about the future of the company after crisis? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "present" in English means: Something you give to someone, usually for a special occasion., The period of time that is happening now; not the past or future..

The phonetic transcription of "present" is /ˈprez.ənt/ in British English and /ˈprez.ənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "present": gift, now, current, give, offer, introduce.

Example usage of "present": "I got a nice present for my birthday this year, it was cool.". More examples on the page.