MeanOF

present

- adjective (adj)

Meaning: existing at this time

Synonyms: ad hoc already at this moment begun being coeval commenced contemporaneous contemporary current even now existent extant for the time being going on immediate in duration in process instant just now modern nowadays present-day prompt started today topical under consideration up-to-date
- adjective (adj)

Meaning: nearby, here

Synonyms: accounted for at hand attendant available existent in attendance in view made the scene near on board on deck on hand on-the-spot ready show up there there with bells on within reach
- noun (n)

Meaning: existing time

Synonyms: here and now instant nonce now present moment the time being this day this time today

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