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present

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "present" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
7 characters
English (US)
1syllable

present

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, present is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofpresent

1noun
  • The current moment or period of time.
  • The present tense.
1adjective
  • Relating to now, for the time being; current.

    Example: "The barbaric practice continues to the present day."

  • Located in the immediate vicinity.

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

  • Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
  • Not delayed; immediate; instant.
  • Ready; quick in emergency.

    Example: "a present wit"

  • Favorably attentive; propitious.
  • Relating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this.

    Example: "in the present study,  the present article,  the present results."

  • Attentive; alert; focused.

    Example: "Sorry, I was distracted just now, I'll try to be more present from now on."

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