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present

The correct spelling is present.

How to pronounce present

/pɹəˈzɛnt/
noun

IPA: /pɹəˈzɛnt/

Say it like: Pre-sen-t

The correct spelling is present. The current moment or period of time. For example: "The barbaric practice continues to the present day."

Usage Examples

The barbaric practice continues to the present day.

Is there a doctor present?  Several people were present when the event took place.

a present wit

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The current moment or period of time.
  2. 2.The present tense.
  3. 3.A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.
  4. 4.The position of a soldier in presenting arms.

adjective

  1. 1.Relating to now, for the time being; current.
  2. 2.Located in the immediate vicinity.
  3. 3.Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
  4. 4.Not delayed; immediate; instant.
  5. 5.Ready; quick in emergency.

verb

  1. 1.To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.
  2. 2.To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.
  3. 3.To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration.
  4. 4.To charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court.
  5. 5.To come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally.

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