PRESENT as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • something presented as a gift
    Usage Example(s)
    • his tie was a present from his wife
    Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • the period of time that is happening now
    • any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • that is enough for the present
    • he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow
    Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)

PRESENT as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • bring forward and present to the mind
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We presented the arguments to him
    • We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason
    Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • recognize with a gesture prescribed by a miltary regulation
    • assume a prescribed position
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute
    Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s) Entail(s)
  3. Meaning
    • cause to come to know personally
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • permit me to acquaint you with my son
    • introduce the new neighbors to the community
    Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
    Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
    Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We confronted him with the evidence
    • He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions
    • An enormous dilemma faces us
    Derived(s)
  7. Meaning
    • represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or verbally
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting
    Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  8. Meaning
    • perform (a play), especially on a stage
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • we are going to stage `Othello”
    Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  9. Meaning
    • show or demonstrate something to an interested audience
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She shows her dogs frequently
    • We will demo the new software in Washington
    Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  10. Meaning
    • give as a present
    • make a gift of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • What will you give her for her birthday?
    Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  11. Meaning
    • give, especially as a reward
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • bestow honors and prizes at graduation
    Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  12. Meaning
    • hand over formally
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  13. Meaning
    • introduce
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • This poses an interesting question
    Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower

PRESENT as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • spatial sense
    • being or existing in a specified place
    Usage Example(s)
    • the murderer is present in this room
    • present at the wedding
    • present at the creation
    Antonym(s) Similar To Attribute(s)