Present

/pɹəˈzɛnt/ noun adjective verb

The current moment or period of time.

Meaning

  1. (noun) The current moment or period of time.
  2. (noun) The present tense.
  3. (adjective) Relating to now, for the time being; current. “The barbaric practice continues to the present day.”
  4. (adjective) Located in the immediate vicinity. “Is there a doctor present?  Several people were present when the event took place.”
  5. (adjective) Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
  6. (adjective) Not delayed; immediate; instant.
  7. (adjective) Ready; quick in emergency. “a present wit”
  8. (adjective) Favorably attentive; propitious.
  9. (adjective) Relating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this. “in the present study,  the present article,  the present results.”
  10. (adjective) Attentive; alert; focused. “Sorry, I was distracted just now, I'll try to be more present from now on.”
  11. (noun) A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.
  12. (noun) The position of a soldier in presenting arms. “to stand at present”

Letter breakdown

  • Present contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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Reader questions

What does Present mean?

The current moment or period of time.

What are the anagrams of Present?

Valid anagrams: repents, serpent.

How many letters are in Present?

Present has 7 letters.

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