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Definition present in British English

present adjective

adjective
/ˈprez(ə)nt/
1

existing or happening now

Example

The present situation cannot be allowed to continue.

Example

In his present emotional state, he is capable of doing anything.

Example

The present owners purchased the farm in 1976.

Example

the history of Scotland from the 16th century to the present day

Synonyms and related words
existing present immediate
1.1

being considered now

Example

The 550 researchers in the present study have published a total of 6490 papers.

Synonyms and related words
existing present immediate
2

at an event, or in a place

Example

I wasn't present when Dr Allott examined Clare.

Example

Among those present at the ceremony were the ambassador and his wife.

Synonyms and related words
discoverability presence attendance
2.1

existing somewhere

Example

The chemicals obviously kill any bacteria present.

Example

Both kinds of nucleic acid are present in all cells.

Synonyms and related words
existing present immediate
Definition present in British English

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all present and correct (phrase) at present (phrase) at this moment in time (phrase) for the present (phrase) a grim picture (phrase) present (adjective) present (verb) present (noun) present arms (phrase) present company excepted (phrase) present itself (phrase) present participle (noun) present yourself (phrase) present-day (adjective) re-present (verb) the historic present (noun) the present continuous (noun) the present perfect (noun) the present simple (noun) the simple present (noun) (there’s) no time like the present (phrase)