noun
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The current moment or period of time.
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The present tense.
adjective
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Relating to now, for the time being; current.
example
The barbaric practice continues to the present day.
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Located in the immediate vicinity.
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Is there a doctor present? Several people were present when the event took place.
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Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
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Not delayed; immediate; instant.
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Ready; quick in emergency.
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a present wit
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Favorably attentive; propitious.
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Relating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this.
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in the present study, the present article, the present results.
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Attentive; alert; focused.
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Sorry, I was distracted just now, I'll try to be more present from now on.