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present

[prez-uhnt] / ˈprɛz ənt /
ADJECTIVE
existing; at this time
Synonyms
STRONGEST
current
STRONG
begun being coeval commenced contemporary instant modern nowadays prompt started today
WEAK
ad hoc already at this moment contemporaneous even now existent extant for the time being going on immediate in duration in process just now present-day topical under consideration up-to-date
Antonyms
STRONG
late old
WEAK
far former future past previous
ADJECTIVE
nearby, here
Synonyms
STRONG
attendant near ready there
WEAK
accounted for at hand available existent in attendance in view made the scene on board on deck on hand on-the-spot show up there with bells on within reach
Antonyms
WEAK
absent away distant far
NOUN
existing time
Synonyms
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now today
STRONG
instant nonce
WEAK
here and now present moment the time being this day this time
Antonyms
WEAK
future past
NOUN
gift
Synonyms
STRONG
benefaction benevolence boon bounty compliment donation endowment favor gifting giveaway grant gratuity handout largess lump offering stake
WEAK
goodie tax write-off write-off
VERB
introduce; demonstrate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cite declare display do give offer perform pose produce raise show stage submit suggest
STRONG
acquaint adduce advance allege exhibit expose expound extend imply infer intimate lay manifest mount pitch proffer proposition recount relate state tender
WEAK
do the honors fix up get-together give an introduction hold out make a pitch make known open to view put forward put on roll out trot out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon conceal deny fight hide neglect stop take
STRONG
cover take back
VERB
give, hand over
Synonyms
STRONGEST
award hand out offer
STRONG
bestow confer devote donate entrust furnish gift grant proffer
WEAK
come up with give away kick in lay on put at disposal put forth
Antonyms
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take
STRONG
refuse
WEAK
refrain subdue withhold

Example Sentences

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A fire investigation unit from the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service's hazardous area response team are also present at the scene.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

So contemporary L.A. should be present at all times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The bank’s research team expects moderate U.S. and global growth over the next several years, while remaining mindful of present risks such as ongoing war in the Middle East and volatile global trade flows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Chief financial officer Wendell Huang reassured investors and customers that supplies of chipmaking materials such as hydrogen and helium are secure at present, with adequate inventories and multiple supply sources.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

“I present to you bullet point number six,” she said, sounding more than a little smug.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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