| absence |
the state of being away or not present. [1/2 definitions] |
| absent |
not present; away from where one usually is. |
| actual |
existing or happening at the present moment. [1/3 definitions] |
| advertise |
to present as good or favorable in order to win people's business or support. [1/3 definitions] |
| alcohol |
a clear liquid that burns easily and can be made from certain grains and fruits. Alcohol is present in such drinks as beer, wine, and whiskey. It is also used in making medicines and chemicals. [1/2 definitions] |
| am |
a form of the verb be that is present tense and used with the pronoun "I." |
| ancestor |
in biology, an organism or species from which present life forms have evolved. [1/4 definitions] |
| are1 |
a form of the verb be that is present tense and used with the pronouns "you," "we," or "they." It is also used with plural nouns. |
| Armenia |
a region of southwestern Asia composed of present-day Armenia, eastern Turkey, and northwestern Iran. [1/2 definitions] |
| around |
so as to be the present time. [1/13 definitions] |
| attend |
to be present at a place for some particular purpose. |
| attendance |
the act of being present at an event. |
| attendant |
one who is present. [1/4 definitions] |
| award |
to present in recognition of superior qualities or performance; give as a prize. [1/4 definitions] |
| away |
in another place; not present. [1/4 definitions] |
| background |
historical or social conditions or events leading up to, or being present during, a given situation or event. [2/5 definitions] |
| be |
used with a present participle to show a continuing action. [2/6 definitions] |
| beg the question |
to assume as true a conclusion to an argument and then present that conclusion as proof. |
| behalf |
representing someone who is not present (used with "on" and followed by "of"). [1/2 definitions] |
| behind one's back |
when one is not present; secretly. |
| bill1 |
to present an (invoice or statement of costs) to. [1/7 definitions] |