Meaning of present(a) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    present(a)

    Definitions

    1. temporal sense

    Examples

    • « intermediate between past and future »
    • « now existing or happening or in consideration »
    • « the present leader »
    • « articles for present use »
    • « the present topic »
    • « the present system »
    • « present observations »

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