present
//ˈprɛzənt//
Noun
presentSingular
presentsPlural
1
A gift given to someone, especially on a special occasion
I bought a present for my mother's birthday.
Noun
presentSingular
presentsPlural
1
The present time or period; now
We must focus on the present, not the past.
2
The present tense in grammar
The verb 'walk' is in the present.
Adjective
1
Being in a particular place; existing or occurring in a place or thing
All students must be present in class.
2
Existing or occurring now; current
What is your present address?
Antonym
Verb
1
To give something to someone formally or ceremonially
The mayor presented the award to the winner.
2
To show or offer something for others to see or consider
She presented her ideas to the committee.
3
To introduce someone formally to another person
May I present my colleague, Dr. Smith?