[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/present/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [P](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/p/) / present # present noun (present, presents; the present); adjective (present); verb (present, presents, presented, presenting) «present» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. A present is a gift you give someone, for example on a birthday. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/#m1) 2. Present means being here, in this place: «present in class». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/#m2) 3. The present is now, this time, not the past or the future. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/#m3) 4. To present (pre-ZENT) is to give something formally, or to show and talk about something to a group. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/#m4) 5. In grammar, the present tense tells about now: «I walk». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/#m5) ### In the lessons gifts that are counted or bought; children present (here) in class; or the present age compared with past and future; in school: the register (present or absent), presenting a project to the class; in grammar: present tense; in history: from the past to the present; phrases: «at present», «present-day», «for the present» ### Examples - She got 7 presents for her birthday. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/#x1) - 23 pupils are present today and 4 are absent. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/#x2) - Each present costs 5 dollars. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/#x3) - His present age is 9; how old will he be in 5 years? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/#x4) - We each presented our project to the class. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/#x5) - The head teacher presented the prizes. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/#x6) - «I play» is in the present tense. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/#x7) - At present, the shop is closed. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/#x8) - Wrap the present in bright paper. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/#x9) - "Take it pray, as a present!" [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/#x10) ### Note As «gift», a counted thing; as «here», present + absent = all (23 + 4 = 27). Trap: «present age» means age now; add for the future, take away for the past. Stress: a PREsent (noun, adjective), to preSENT (verb). ## In Jewish tradition Offerings are brought near, which is the meaning of the Hebrew word korban. The priest presents the animal at the altar. The Psalm calls God a very present help in trouble, meaning He is always near. In the primary lessons: gifts that are counted or bought; children present (here) in class; or the present age compared with past and future; in school: the register (present or absent), presenting a project to the class; in grammar: present tense; in history: from the past to the present; phrases: «at present», «present-day», «for the present» ### Examples - And the burnt-offering was presented; and he offered it according to the ordinance. (Torah LEV.9.16, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/present/#x1) - And from among his brethren he took five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh. (Torah GEN.47.2, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/present/#x2) - And if his offering be a goat, then he shall present it before the LORD. (Torah LEV.3.12, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/present/#x3) - And the Moabites became servants to David, and brought presents. (Prophets 2SA.8.2, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/present/#x4) - God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Writings PSA.46.2, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/present/#x5) - And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days. (Prophets 1SA.17.16, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/present/#x6) ### Note As «gift», a counted thing; as «here», present + absent = all (23 + 4 = 27). Trap: «present age» means age now; add for the future, take away for the past. Stress: a PREsent (noun, adjective), to preSENT (verb). ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «present» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/present/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«present» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/present.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «present» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/present/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«present» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/present.html) on Mova free.