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Definition present in British English

present noun

noun
/ˈprez(ə)nt/
1

something that you give to someone, for example to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday

Example

Sam's grandma brings him huge numbers of presents every time she comes to visit.

Example

Yuki was wrapping a present for her mother.

Example

I'm going to buy a wedding present for Chris and Karen.

Synonyms and related words
present gift valentine
2

the period of time that is happening now

Example

We must learn to live in the present, not in the past.

Synonyms and related words
the present today immediacy
3

the forms of a verb group indicating that an action or event happens regularly or is taking place now, or that a situation exists or is true now. For example 'she works' and 'she's working' are both in the present.

Synonyms and related words
the active aspect auxiliary
Definition present in British English

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