American English
/ˈpʰɹɛ.zn̩t̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
happening or existing now, not in the past or future.
“Present” is /ˈprɛzənt/ when it means “now,” “here,” or “gift.” It is /priˈzɛnt/ when it means to show, explain, or officially give something.
happening or existing now, not in the past or future.
The present situation is difficult.
At present, we have no plans to move.
present situation · present day · present address · present time
the present + noun
at present
in a place or at an event, and not absent.
Everyone present voted.
Were all the team members present?
all those present · members present · present at the meeting
be present at + event
be present in + place
something you give someone on a special occasion or to show affection.
I bought my sister a birthday present.
She opened the present immediately.
birthday present · Christmas present · wrap a present · receive a present
give + someone + a present
a present for + someone
the time happening now, rather than the past or future.
Try to focus on the present.
The past is gone, but the present is still changing.
present moment · live in the present · focus on the present
in the present
the present + verb
now; at this time
At present, the office is closed.
for now
For the present, we will stay here.
the verb form used for facts, habits, and things happening now
“Work” is in the present tense in “I work from home.”