adj.
1.temporal sense
2.spatial sense present n.
1.the period of time that is happening now
2.something presented as a gift
3.a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking present v.
1.show or demonstrate something to an interested audience
2.bring forward and present to the mind
3.perform (a play), especially on a stage
4.hand over formally
5.introduce
6.give, especially as a reward
7.give as a present
8.deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
9.cause to come to know personally 10.represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or verbally 11.present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize 12.formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. 13.recognize with a gesture prescribed by a miltary regulation