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present

/pɹəˈzɛnt/
noun
  1. The current moment or period of time.

  2. The present tense.

Synonymsnow
adjective
  1. Relating to now, for the time being; current.

    "The barbaric practice continues to the present day."

  2. Located in the immediate vicinity.

    "Is there a doctor present?  Several people were present when the event took place."

  3. Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.

Synonymsaudient, heedful, reckful, presentaneous, close, nearby
Antonymsdistracted, inattentive, slow-acting, absent, delayed, future

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