Definition & Meaning of "present"

the period of time happening now, not before or after

referring to something currently being considered, discussed, or dealt with at this moment

being completely attentive and mentally engaged in the current moment or activity

(grammar) referring to a tense or participle that describes an action currently happening, a habitual action, or a state that exists at the current time

to show or give something to others for inspection, consideration, or approval

to formally offer or express something, such as an apology or compliment, through speech or writing

to officially give a financial document, such as a cheque or bill, for acceptance or payment

to show or portray someone or something, often to convey a specific image

to aim a firearm or weapon at a target, holding it in a position ready to fire

to have or exhibit particular signs or symptoms during a medical check-up

to create a situation, condition, etc.

to officially appear at a specific place, often as required by a formal request or obligation

to formally submit a charge, evidence, or complaint before a court for investigation or legal action