Present

/pɹəˈzɛnt/

noun

  1. The current moment or period of time.

  2. The present tense.

Synonyms: now

adjective

  1. Relating to now, for the time being; current.

    The barbaric practice continues to the present day.

  2. Located in the immediate vicinity.

    Is there a doctor present?  Several people were present when the event took place.

  3. Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.

Synonyms: audient, heedful, reckful, presentaneous, close, nearby, instantaneous, current

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