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present Definition and Meaning in English (present definition)

noun
Synonyms:giftofferingdonation
Quick Answer • Definition

Present definition: A present is something given willingly to someone without payment; a gift.

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Definitions of Present

  1. 1noun

    A present is something given willingly to someone without payment; a gift.

  2. 2noun

    The present refers to the period of time that is happening now.

  3. 3adjective

    If something is present, it exists or is happening at this particular time.

Example Sentences

casual

“She received a beautiful present for her birthday.”

formal

“The present situation requires immediate action.”

casual

“All students were present in the class today.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensepresented
present participlepresenting
pluralpresents
agent nounpresenter
adjectivepresentable

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

at presentexpression

Currently; at this time.

present a casecollocation

To formally explain or argue a situation or point of view.

present oneselfphrasal_verb

To appear or arrive somewhere.

Alphabetical:presence•presentable

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Present definition: A present is something given willingly to someone without payment; a gift.
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'Present' translates to 'present' in English. Present definition: A present is something given willingly to someone without payment; a gift.
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