present

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈpɹɛz.ənt/]

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Senses

1. present (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Relating to now, for the time being; current.

Example: The barbaric practice continues to the present day.

2. present (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Located in the immediate vicinity.

Example: Only half of all present members were present at the meeting.

3. present (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.

Example: Amongſt this number of Cordials and Alteratiues, J doe not find a more preſent remedy, then a cup of wine, or ſtrong drinke, and if it be ſoberly and opportunely vſed.

4. present (noun) — sense 4

Definition: The current moment or period of time.

5. present (noun) — sense 5

Definition: The present tense.

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