what does present mean?
PRESENT as NOUN
- Meaning
- a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
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Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- 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
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- Meaning
- the period of time that is happening now
- any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
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- 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
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PRESENT as VERB
- Meaning
- bring forward and present to the mind
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- 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
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- Meaning
- recognize with a gesture prescribed by a miltary regulation
- assume a prescribed position
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- 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
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- Meaning
- cause to come to know personally
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- 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
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- 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
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- Meaning
- deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
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- 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
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- Meaning
- present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
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- 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
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- Meaning
- represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or verbally
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- 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
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- Meaning
- perform (a play), especially on a stage
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- 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
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- Meaning
- show or demonstrate something to an interested audience
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- 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
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- Meaning
- give as a present
- make a gift of
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Usage Example(s)
- What will you give her for her birthday?
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- Meaning
- give, especially as a reward
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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
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Hypernyms(s) present is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- 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
- 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
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