- present*/*/*/
- [ˈprez(ə)nt]
adj
I
1) existing or happening nowThe present situation cannot be allowed to continue.[/ex]The present owners purchased the farm in 1976.[/ex]2) at an event, or in a placeAmong those present at the ceremony were the ambassador and his wife.[/ex]•the present day — now[/ex]It's a tradition that has survived right up till the present day.[/ex]IIverb [T]present */*/*/[prɪˈzent]1) to give something to someone formally or officiallyWho will be presenting the prizes?[/ex]We are very pleased to have been presented with this award.[/ex]Finally the mayor presented the medals to the winners.[/ex]2) to cause something such as a problem, threat, or opportunityThe group's activities presented a threat to national security.[/ex]3) to offer something for people to considerThe commission presented its report in October.[/ex]4) to show someone or something in a particular wayThe film presents a disturbing image of youth culture.[/ex]5) Britishto introduce a television or radio programmeThe show will be presented by Trevor McDonald.[/ex]6) to produce or organize something such as a play, film, or exhibition7) to show something such as a passport to someone in an official positionIIInounpresent */*/*/[ˈprez(ə)nt]1) [C] something that you give to someone, for example on their birthdaySyn:gifta wedding/birthday/Christmas present[/ex]Yuki was wrapping a present for her mother.[/ex]2) the present[singular] the period of time that is happening nowWe must learn to live in the present, not in the past.[/ex]3) the present[singular] linguistics the present tense•at present — now[/ex]At present there seems to be no solution to the crisis.[/ex]
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.