What does present mean in English? Meaning of present definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "present": the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
Noun
Meaning: the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speechExample: that is enough for the present
he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrowSynonyms: nowadays
presentHyponyms: date
here and now
moment
nonce
now
present moment
time being
today
tonightHypernyms: timeHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Verb
Meaning: give an exhibition of to an interested audienceExample: She shows her dogs frequently
We will demo the new software in WashingtonSynonyms: demo
demonstrate
exhibit
present
showHyponyms: bring homeHypernyms: showHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
Adjective
Meaning: temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in considerationExample: the present leader
articles for present use
the present topic
the present system
present observationsSynonyms: presentAntonyms: future
pastSimilar: existing
immediate
inst
instant
latter-dayHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": something presented as a gift
Noun
Meaning: something presented as a giftExample: his tie was a present from his wifeSynonyms: presentHyponyms: birthday gift
birthday present
christmas gift
christmas present
wedding gift
wedding presentHypernyms: giftHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": bring forward and present to the mind
Verb
Meaning: bring forward and present to the mindExample: We presented the arguments to him
We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reasonSynonyms: lay out
present
representHyponyms: argue
indicate
reason
spinHypernyms: say
state
tellHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": being or existing in a specified place
Adjective
Meaning: being or existing in a specified placeExample: the murderer is present in this room
present at the wedding
present at the creationSynonyms: presentAntonyms: absentSimilar: attendant
ever-present
existing
here
naturally occurring
omnipresent
ubiquitousHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
Noun
Meaning: a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speakingSynonyms: present
present tenseHyponyms: historical presentHypernyms: tenseHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": perform (a play), especially on a stage
Verb
Meaning: perform (a play), especially on a stageExample: we are going to stage `Othello'Synonyms: present
represent
stageHyponyms: localise
localize
place
setHypernyms: re-createHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": hand over formally
Verb
Meaning: hand over formallySynonyms: present
submitHyponyms: bring inHypernyms: giveHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": introduce
Verb
Meaning: introduceExample: This poses an interesting questionSynonyms: pose
presentHypernyms: be
comprise
constitute
make up
representHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": give, especially as an honor or reward
Verb
Meaning: give, especially as an honor or rewardExample: bestow honors and prizes at graduationSynonyms: award
presentHyponyms: bestow
certificate
conferHypernyms: allocate
apportionHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": give as a present; make a gift of
Verb
Meaning: give as a present; make a gift ofExample: What will you give her for her birthday?Synonyms: gift
give
presentHyponyms: bequeath
bung
cede
deed over
deliver
distribute
donate
dower
endow
fee
give away
give out
give up
grant
hand out
leave
pass out
raffle
raffle off
render
submit
surrender
tender
tip
treat
willHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
Verb
Meaning: deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)Example: The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the studentsSynonyms: deliver
presentHyponyms: speechifyHypernyms: mouth
speak
talk
utter
verbalise
verbalizeHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": cause to come to know personally
Verb
Meaning: cause to come to know personallyExample: permit me to acquaint you with my son
introduce the new neighbors to the communitySynonyms: acquaint
introduce
presentHyponyms: bring out
introduce
present
re-introduce
reintroduceHypernyms: informHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
Verb
Meaning: represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculptureExample: The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this paintingSynonyms: portray
presentHyponyms: commendHypernyms: interpret
representHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
Verb
Meaning: present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticizeExample: We confronted him with the evidence
He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions
An enormous dilemma faces usSynonyms: confront
face
presentHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
Verb
Meaning: formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.Synonyms: presentHypernyms: acquaint
introduce
presentHyphenation: pres‧ent
Meaning of "present": recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
Verb
Meaning: recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed positionExample: When the officers show up, the soldiers have to saluteSynonyms: present
saluteHypernyms: greet
recognise
recognizeHyphenation: pres‧ent
Adjective: Relating to now, for the time being; current. The barbaric practice continues to the present day. 1918, W. B. Maxwell, chapter 12, The Mirror and the Lamp: All this was extraordinarily distasteful to Churchill. It was ugly, gross. Never before had he felt such repulsion when the vicar displayed his characteristic bluntness or coarseness of speech. In the present connexion […] such talk had been distressingly out of place. The present manager has been here longer than the last one.1918, W. B. Maxwell, chapter 12, The Mirror and the Lamp: All this was extraordinarily distasteful to Churchill. It was ugly, gross. Never before had he felt such repulsion when the vicar displayed his characteristic bluntness or coarseness of speech. In the present connexion […] such talk had been distressingly out of place.Located in the immediate vicinity. Is there a doctor present? Several people were present when the event took place.(obsolete) Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting. [16th-18th c.] 1621, Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy, II.5.1.v: Amongst this number of cordials and alteratives I do not find a more present remedy than a cup of wine or strong drink, if it be soberly and opportunely used.1621, Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy, II.5.1.v: Amongst this number of cordials and alteratives I do not find a more present remedy than a cup of wine or strong drink, if it be soberly and opportunely used.(obsolete) Not delayed; immediate; instant. Shakespeare a present pardon Massinger An ambassador […] desires a present audience.Shakespeare a present pardonMassinger An ambassador […] desires a present audience.(dated) Ready; quick in emergency. a present wit(obsolete) Favorably attentive; propitious. Dryden to find a god so present to my prayerDryden to find a god so present to my prayerSynonyms:
current, coeval, prompt, being, modern, contemporary, started, begun, instant, ad hoc, already, extant, immediate, topical, up-to-date, contemporaneous, existent, present-day, commenced, nowadays, today, at this moment, even now, for the time being, going on, in duration, in process, just now, under consideration, ready, near, attendant, at hand, available, show up, existent, there, accounted for, in attendance, in view, made the scene, on board, on deck, on hand, on-the-spot, there with bells on, within reach, now, instant, here and now, today, nonce, present moment, the time being, this day, this time, benevolence, gratuity, offering, grant, stake, handout, lump, largess, favor, donation, boon, bounty, benefaction, endowment, compliment, write-off, gifting, giveaway, goodie, do, pose, raise, give, perform, suggest, show, submit, cite, offer, produce, declare, display, stage, exhibit, advance, extend, acquaint, intimate, pitch, relate, expose, recount, imply, manifest, adduce, state, proposition, lay, proffer, tender, infer, expound, allege, mount, fix up, get together, hold out, put on, trot out, do the honors, give an introduction, make a pitch, make known, open to view, put forward, roll out, hand out, award, offer, gift, grant, devote, confer, bestow, proffer, entrust, donate, furnish, come up with, give away, kick in, lay on, put at disposal, put forth,
Antonyms:
old-fashioned, former, future, far, late, old, absent, past, previous, away, distant, former, future, far, absent, past, previous, away, distant, future, past, loss, future, past, destroy, withhold, conceal, hide, deny, refuse, decrease, take back, refrain, subdue, fail, neglect, stop, abandon, take, fight, cover, refuse, refrain, subdue, withhold, take,