present
Translation
present, current
Examples
All the students were present.
All the students were present.
What is your present address?
What is your present address?
Grammar Patterns
((sb. is present)) (sb.) is in a particular place All the members were present at the meeting.
((the present sth.)) existing or happening now The present situation is very difficult.
Similar Words
Synonyms: here, in attendance, current; Antonyms: absent, past, future
Etymology
From Latin 'praesens', meaning 'being before one'. 'prae-' (before) + 'esse' (to be).
Memory Tips
Imagine answering 'Present!' during a roll call at school. It means 'I am here'.