Definitions
1.nounThe current moment or period of time.
2.nounThe present tense.
3.adjectiveRelating to now, for the time being; current."The barbaric practice continues to the present day."
4.adjectiveLocated in the immediate vicinity."Is there a doctor present? Several people were present when the event took place."
5.adjectiveHaving an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
6.adjectiveNot delayed; immediate; instant.
7.adjectiveReady; quick in emergency."a present wit"
8.adjectiveFavorably attentive; propitious.
9.adjectiveRelating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this."in the present study, the present article, the present results."
10.adjectiveAttentive; alert; focused."Sorry, I was distracted just now, I'll try to be more present from now on."