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present tense

The correct spelling is present tense.

How to pronounce present tense

noun

Say it like: Pre-sen-t t-ens-e

The correct spelling is present tense. (grammar): Present tense is the form of language used to refer to an event, transaction, or occurrence which is happening now (or at the present time), or an object that current… For example: ""I see the #5 bus across the street. I won’t make it." (future tense)"

Usage Examples

"I see the #5 bus across the street. I won’t make it." (future tense)

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(grammar): Present tense is the form of language used to refer to an event, transaction, or occurrence which is happening now (or at the present time), or an object that currently exists. Compare with past tense, which is the form of language used to refer to an event, transaction, or occurrence that did happen or has happened, or an object that existed, at a point in time before now; or with future tense, an event, transaction or occurrence that has not yet happened, is expected to happen in the future, or might never happen.

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