present

põrːzənt

Definitions

1. noun

a gift or a thing given to show friendship or liking

“She gave him a beautiful present for his birthday.”

2. verb

to introduce or bring before a person or audience

“The teacher will present the new student to the class.”

3. verb

to be or exist in a particular place or situation

“The company is present in over 20 countries worldwide.”

4. adjective

happening or existing at the time of speaking

“The present government has made many changes to the law.”

5. adverb

used to indicate that an action is happening now

“The concert is present tense, let’s enjoy it.”

Synonyms

  • gift
  • offering

Antonyms

  • absent
  • past