a. the present tense b. a verb in this tense 9. at present at the moment; now 10. for the present for the time being; temporarily [C13: from Latin praesens, from praeesse to be in front of, from prae- before, in front + esse to be] present vb (mainly tr) 1. to introdu...
a. The present tense. b. A verb form in the present tense. 3. presents Law The document or instrument in question: Be it known by these presents. adj. 1. Existing or happening now; current: the present leader; present trends. 2. a. Being at hand or in attendance: Thirty guests ...