present

/ˈpɹɛz.ənt/

nounverbadjectivepres · ent

A PREZ (pres-) gives a gift in the PRESENT—both start with “pres-.”

Yes, it's present. Remember the middle vowel: pres + ent (not *presant*).

Definitions

  1. nounA gift that you give to someone.
  2. nounThe time happening now; the current moment.
  3. verbTo give or hand something to someone; to offer.
  4. verbTo show or introduce something to an audience (for example, information or a performance).
  5. adjectiveBeing here; in a place at a particular time.

Examples

  • “She wrapped the present in shiny paper and tied a bow.”
  • “Please present your ticket at the door.”
  • “All students must be present when the test begins.”

Synonyms

giftofferintroducecurrentattend

Antonyms

absentpastfuture

Translations

ES presentePT presenteFR présent

Common misspellings

presantprezentpresintpreasentpresanttpresennt

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