Basic

present

/ˈprɛznt/

pre · sent /ˈprɛz · nt/

English Definition

adj. existing or happening now; n. a gift

中文释义

现在的；礼物

Significado en Español

presente, regalo

한국어 뜻

현재, 선물

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

hiện tại, quà tặng

Example Sentence

She gave him a present for his birthday.

她送给他一份生日礼物。

Synonyms

current gift existing

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “present”:

A future
B absent
C current
D past

Show answer

C — current. “present” means adj. existing or happening now; n. a gift

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She carefully wrapped a lovely ______ for her best friend's birthday.

A rumor
B chore
C penalty
D present

Show answer

D — present. “present” means adj. existing or happening now; n. a gift

Common questions about “present”

What does “present” mean?

present — adj. existing or happening now; n. a gift. In Chinese: 现在的；礼物.

How do you pronounce “present”?

present is pronounced /ˈprɛznt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pre · sent.

How do you use “present” in a sentence?

She gave him a present for his birthday. (她送给他一份生日礼物。)

What are synonyms for “present”?

current, gift, existing — all close in meaning to present (adj. existing or happening now; n. a gift).

Is “present” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. present appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

1571 / 2445

64% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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