Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

present

[prez-uhnt] / ˈprɛz ənt /








Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

No one forced him to sign-up, he said, but the idea was constantly present.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Infantino, the Swiss lawyer who had ruled over the world’s most popular sport for nearly a decade, would present a new award that had nothing to do with kicking a ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external sound source is present.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Our postcode lookup includes present day superstars and past greats from all four home nations since 1950 – discover how many have come from your local area.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Unless you think she wouldn’t want a present from me. Should I forget all about it? I’m probably overthinking it. Why am I still talking? You haven’t even said if you’ll take me.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




Vocabulary lists containing present


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "present" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com