How do you pronounce the word 'present'?

present

verb, adjective, noun

How to pronounce present?

The word present sounds like pre-sent

/'prɛzənt/

What is the definition of present?

verbperform (a play), especially on a stage

nounthe period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

Examples

that is enough for the present
he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow

verbgive, especially as an honor or reward

verbintroduce

nouna verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking

verbrepresent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

verbhand over formally

verbdeliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

Examples

The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students

verbgive an exhibition of to an interested audience

verbcause to come to know personally

verbgive as a present; make a gift of

verbbring forward and present to the mind

Examples

We presented the arguments to him
We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason

verbrecognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

verbpresent somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

adjectivebeing or existing in a specified place

Examples

the murderer is present in this room
present at the wedding
present at the creation

verbformally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.

nounsomething presented as a gift

Examples

his tie was a present from his wife

adjectivetemporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration

Examples

the present leader
articles for present use
the present topic
the present system
present observations

What is the noun form of the word "present"?

The noun form of the word "present" is "present".

What is the verb form of the word "present"?

The verb form of the word "present" is "present".

What is the adjective form of the word "present"?

The adjective form of the word "present" is "present".

What is the adverb form of the word "present"?

The adverb form of the word "present" is "presently".

What is the opposite of the word "present"?

The opposite of the word "present" is "absent".

What does "present" mean?

As a noun, "present" refers to a gift or something given to someone.
As a verb, "present" means to give someone something.
As an adjective, "present" means existing or occurring in a particular place or at a particular time.
As an adverb, "presently" means in a little while or soon.