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The correct spelling is present.
How to pronounce present
/pɹəˈzɛnt/
nounIPA: /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.The current moment or period of time.
- 2.The present tense.
- 3.A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.
- 4.The position of a soldier in presenting arms.
adjective
- 1.Relating to now, for the time being; current.
- 2.Located in the immediate vicinity.
- 3.Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
- 4.Not delayed; immediate; instant.
- 5.Ready; quick in emergency.
verb
- 1.To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.
- 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.To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration.
- 4.To charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court.
- 5.To come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally.
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