plural noun
Gifts that you give someone on a special occasion or to show affection.
/ˈpʰɹɛ.zn̩ts/Plural noun
The children opened their presents after dinner.
Her birthday presents were on the table.
American English
How to pronounce presents
noun · verbB1Very common word
preeZEHNTS
/pʰɹiˈzɛnts/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of present
Gifts that you give someone on a special occasion or to show affection.
What to listen for
As the plural noun “presents,” use /ˈpʰɹɛ.zn̩ts/. As the verb “presents” with he, she, or it, use /pʰɹiˈzɛnts/.
Plural noun/ˈpʰɹɛ.zn̩ts/
Third-person singular verb/pʰɹiˈzɛnts/
Meanings & examples
third-person singular verb
Shows or explains an idea, plan, or information to other people.
/pʰɹiˈzɛnts/Third-person singular verb
She presents her ideas clearly.
The professor presents the material in an engaging way.
third-person singular verb
Officially gives something, especially a prize or award, to someone.
/pʰɹiˈzɛnts/Third-person singular verb
The mayor presents the winner with a medal.
The company presents an award for outstanding performance.
third-person singular verb
Formally introduces one person to other people.
/pʰɹiˈzɛnts/Third-person singular verb
The host presents the speaker to the audience.
The manager presents the new director to the staff.
Useful expressions
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.”