present
Definition
- n. the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
- n. something presented as a gift
- n. a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
- v. bring forward and present to the mind
Word forms
- Past participle
- presented
- Past tense
- presented
- Third person singular
- presents
- Present participle
- presenting
Example sentences
n.
I received a beautiful present for my birthday.
a.
The present situation requires immediate action.
vt.
She will present her project to the class tomorrow.
vi.
He needs to present his aim before shooting.