present
🇺🇸
/ˈpreznt/
🇬🇧
/ˈpreznt/
adjective
A1
happening or existing now
The present situation is good for everyone.
B1
in a place now
All students must be present in class today.
B2
found in something
Sugar is present in many foods we eat.
noun
A1
a gift for someone
I bought a nice present for my friend.
A1
the time now
We live in the present, not the past.
R
verb form for now
The present tense shows action happening now.
verb
A2
show or offer something
He will present his ideas at the meeting.
B2
give something formally
They will present the award to the winner.
B2
show in a certain way
We need to present a strong image.
R
cause to happen
This job presents a good chance to learn.
R
suddenly happen
A new problem may present itself soon.
R
host a show
She will present the news on TV tonight.
R
produce a show
The school will present a play next week.
R
introduce someone
Let me present my new colleague to you.
R
appear officially
You must present yourself at the office.
R
offer in words
I present my thanks for your help.
R
give a bill to pay
Please present your bill for payment.
R
show symptoms
The patient may present with a fever.
translation
happening or existing now; in a place now; found in something
a gift for someone; the time now; verb form for now
show or offer something; give something formally; show in a certain way; cause to happen; suddenly happen; host a show; produce a show; introduce someone; appear officially; offer in words; give a bill to pay; show symptoms
Word Forms
3rd Present
presents
Past
presented
Perfect
presented
Progressive
presenting
Plural
presents