Dictionary definition · present
noun
- the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech"that is enough for the present"
- something presented as a gift"his tie was a present from his wife"
- a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
verb
- give an exhibition of to an interested audience"She shows her dogs frequently"
- bring forward and present to the mind"We presented the arguments to him"
- perform (a play), especially on a stage"we are going to stage ‘Othello’"
- hand over formally
- offer for others to consider"This poses an interesting question"
- give, especially as an honor or reward"bestow honors and prizes at graduation"
- give as a present; make a gift of"What will you give her for her birthday?"
adjective
- temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration"the present leader"
- being or existing in a specified place"the murderer is present in this room"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).