Present
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɛz.ənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Present is an adjective meaning Relating to now, for the time being; current.
Meaning
Relating to now, for the time being; current.
More Meanings
- Located in the immediate vicinity.
- Relating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this.
- Attentive; alert; focused.
- (obsolete) Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
- (obsolete) Not delayed; immediate; instant.
- (dated) Ready; quick in emergency.
- (obsolete) Favorably attentive; propitious.
Example Sentences
up to the present day
Is there a doctor present?
The barbaric practice continues to the present day.
Being the leader, Jason is always present at class.
Word Forms
- presents
- presenting
- presented
Synonyms for present
Depending on context, synonyms include current, close, nearby, presentaneous, instantaneous, audient.
Antonyms for present
Common opposites include absent, slow-acting, delayed, distracted, inattentive, future.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nowadays, latter-day, here, existing, immediate, instant.
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