present meaning
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- The present (or now) is the time that is associated with the events perceived directly and in the first time, not as a recollection (perceived more than once) or a speculation (predicted, hypothesis, uncertain).
- It is sometimes represented as a hyperplane in space-time, typically called "now", although modern physics demonstrates that such a hyperplane cannot be defined uniquely for observers in relative motion.
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- NounPLpresentsPREpré-SUF-ent
- The current moment or period of time.
- The present tense.
- A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.
- “A very welcome, kind, useful present, that means to the parish. By the way, Hopkins, let this go no further. We don't want the tale running round that a rich person has arrived. Churchill, my dear fellow, we have such greedy sharks, and wolves in lamb's clothing. […]”
- (military) The position of a soldier in presenting arms.
- to stand at present
- The current moment or period of time.
- VerbSGpresentsPRpresentingPT, PPpresented
- To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.
- to present an envoy to the king
- VT To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.
- VT To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration.
- VT (now rare) To charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court.
- (reflexive) To come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally.
- VT To put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit.
- VT To make clear to one's mind or intelligence; to put forward for consideration.
- VT To put on, stage (a play etc.).
- The theater is proud to present the Fearless Fliers.
- VT (military) To point (a firearm) at something, to hold (a weapon) in a position ready to fire.
- (reflexive) To offer oneself for mental consideration; to occur to the mind.
- Well, one idea does present itself.
- VI (medicine) To come to the attention of medical staff, especially with a specific symptom.
- The patient presented with insomnia.
- VI (medicine) To appear (in a specific way) for delivery (of a fetus); to appear first at the mouth of the uterus during childbirth.
- VI (with "as") To appear or represent oneself (as having a certain gender).
- At that time, Elbe was presenting as a man.
- I was presenting as a boy / a girl / a man / a woman / (a) male / (a) female / masculine / feminine
- VT To act as presenter on (a radio, television programme etc.).
- Anne Robinson presents "The Weakest Link".
- VT To give a gift or presentation to (someone).
- She was presented with an honorary degree for her services to entertainment.
- VT To give (a gift or presentation) to someone; to bestow.
- VT To deliver (something abstract) as though as a gift; to offer.
- I presented my compliments to Lady Featherstoneshaw.
- VT To hand over (a bill etc.) to be paid.
- To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.
- Adjective
- Relating to now, for the time being; current.
- The barbaric practice continues to the present day.
- Located in the immediate vicinity.
- Is there a doctor present? Several people were present when the event took place.
- OBS Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
- OBS Not delayed; immediate; instant.
- (dated) Ready; quick in emergency.
- a present wit
- OBS Favorably attentive; propitious.
- Relating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this.
- in the present study, the present article, the present results.
- Relating to now, for the time being; current.
- More Examples
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
- Segments with more than 25 pairs of veins; indusium minute, ciliate. soon disappearing; a linear-attenuate brown aerophore present at base of each pinna 16.
- The present stock tailspin proves bankruptcy is imminent.
- The present nanowalker will no doubt provide a launching point for the development of many complex nanomachines and nanosystems.
- Used in the Ending of Sentence
- The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present.
- The judge vacated the earlier decision when new evidence was presented.
- At the base of sequence 7 (Fig 2 ), a thin clast-supported intraformational conglomerate is present.
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
Definition of present in English Dictionary
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- en presented
- en presently
- en presents
- en presentation
- en presentiment
Source: Wiktionary