present

adjective

How many syllables in present?

There are 2 syllables in the word present.

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How to pronounce present:

Definition of present:

present (adjective):: current; temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration.

Synonyms for present:

contemporary

current

existent

existing

extant

immediate

inst

instant

latter-day

present-day

timing

Antonyms for present:

approaching

awaiting

brewing

coming

expectant

forthcoming

imminent

impending

ineluctable

inescapable

inevasible

inevitable

likely

looming

near

nearing

ominous

overhanging

pending

portending

possible

probable

proximate

threatening

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