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- pronunciation:
- pre
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
existing at this time; current.
The present head of the company has been in charge for two years.- synonyms:
- current
- antonyms:
- past
- similar words:
- modern
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| definition 2: |
being in a place at the time that you are expected to be there.
All of the students were present in class today.- antonyms:
- absent
- similar words:
- attending, here
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| definition 3: |
having to do with the form of a verb that describes an action or state that happens in the current time. In the sentence "I take the bus every day," the verb "take" is in a present form.
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| related words: |
contemporary |
| contrasting words: |
future, past |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the period of time between the past and future; present time.
The troubles you have in the present will soon be over.- antonyms:
- past
- similar words:
- today
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| derivation: |
presentness (n.) |
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