presents
noun · verb
Form of present , plural of present.
Simple meaning
The current moment or period of time.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɹɛzənts
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of present
The current moment or period of time.
plural of present
A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.
verb
third-person singular of present
To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.
third-person singular of present
To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration.
third-person singular of present
To come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally.
third-person singular of present
To put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit.
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The current moment or period of time.
Used this way, presents is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
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Give an exhibition of to an interested audience.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
Someone who presents a message of some sort (as a petition or an address or a check or a memorial etc.).
The activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward).
In the near future.
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