present

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   being or existing in a specified place

   the murderer is present in this room

2. 2
   noun

   something presented as a gift

   My tie was a present from my children.

3. 3
   verb

   bring forward and present to the mind

   We presented the arguments to him

4. 4
   verb

   deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

   The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students

5. 5
   adj

   Relating to now, for the time being; current.

   The barbaric practice continues to the present day.

6. 6
   adj

   Located in the immediate vicinity.

   Only half of all present members were present at the meeting.

7. 7
   adj

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

   Amongſt this number of Cordials and Alteratiues, J doe not find a more preſent remedy, then a cup of wine, or ſtrong drinke, and if it be ſoberly and opportunely vſed.

8. 8
   adj

   Not delayed; immediate; instant.

   Sign me a present pardon for my brother,

Etymology

From Middle English present, from Old French present, from Latin praesent-, praesens, present participle of praeesse (“to be present”), from Latin prae- (“pre-”) + esse (“to be”).