present

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Estimated CEFR level: A1 — Beginner

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Definition

  1. noun the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
  2. noun something presented as a gift
  3. noun a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking

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”).

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