Simple meaning
What does Present mean?
Present means happening now.
Dictionary definition
The current time; happening now.
Example sentences
Present in a sentence
easy
We used present in a sentence about time.
medium
In class instructions, present helped us understand when something happens.
hard
The reading passage used present to show the order and timing of events.
Synonyms
Words like Present
timingUse for when something happens.
periodUse for a span of time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
timelessUse for not tied to a specific time.
randomUse when events do not follow a time pattern.
Word family
Present word family
Base word
present
noun
presents
Plural form of present when used as a countable noun.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does present mean?
Present means present means happening now.
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