present · n
the present
A1 the form of the verb that is used to show what happens or exists now
Dictionary examples:
We learn English in the present. (0.0)
I speak in the present tense. (0.0)
The present is now, not later. (0.0)
All the verbs in this text are in the present. (16.8)
present
A2 something that you give to someone, usually for a particular occasion
Dictionary examples:
The dog ate my homework. It was my present for teacher. (0.0)
I got a sock as a present. Just one sock. (0.0)
I got a dictionary as a present. Now I can sleep better! (0.0)
They gave me theater tickets as a present. (14.6)
a birthday/Christmas/wedding present (14.6)
the present
B1 the period of time that is happening now
Dictionary examples:
In the present, my alarm clock is my worst enemy. (0.0)
In the present, my diet consists of pizza and more pizza. (0.0)
In the present, my cat thinks he's the president of our house. (0.0)
The play is set in the present. (21.4)
We have no positions available at the present time. (21.5)