present — a gift given to someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a gift given to someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɛzənt/
Example Sentences
- My dog ate my Christmas present before I could unwrap it.
- The present moment is all we really have.
- I will present my excuse for being late: my alarm clock joined a union.
present
NOUN[/ˈprɛzənt/]
a gift given to someone
She shyly hands him a small wrapped present on his birthday morning.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'present' meaning 'a gift' or 'something offered,' derived from Latin 'praesentia' (presence, a being before), from 'praesens' (being before, present).
Breakdown
prae- (before) + -sent (be, from Latin 'esse') = present (something given or brought before someone)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog ate my Christmas present before I could unwrap it.”
“The present moment is all we really have.”
“I will present my excuse for being late: my alarm clock joined a union.”
“All students must be present during the exam.”
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