present

Everyday

1. A present is a gift you give someone, for example on a birthday. tree →
2. Present means being here, in this place: «present in class». tree →
3. The present is now, this time, not the past or the future. tree →
4. To present (pre-ZENT) is to give something formally, or to show and talk about something to a group. tree →
5. In grammar, the present tense tells about now: «I walk». tree →

In the lessons

gifts that are counted or bought; children present (here) in class; or the present age compared with past and future; in school: the register (present or absent), presenting a project to the class; in grammar: present tense; in history: from the past to the present; phrases: «at present», «present-day», «for the present»

Examples

• She got 7 presents for her birthday. tree →
• 23 pupils are present today and 4 are absent. tree →
• Each present costs 5 dollars. tree →
• His present age is 9; how old will he be in 5 years? tree →
• We each presented our project to the class. tree →
• The head teacher presented the prizes. tree →
• «I play» is in the present tense. tree →
• At present, the shop is closed. tree →
• Wrap the present in bright paper. tree →
• "Take it pray, as a present!" tree →

Note

As «gift», a counted thing; as «here», present + absent = all (23 + 4 = 27). Trap: «present age» means age now; add for the future, take away for the past. Stress: a PREsent (noun, adjective), to preSENT (verb).

In Jewish tradition

Offerings are brought near, which is the meaning of the Hebrew word korban. The priest presents the animal at the altar. The Psalm calls God a very present help in trouble, meaning He is always near. In the primary lessons: gifts that are counted or bought; children present (here) in class; or the present age compared with past and future; in school: the register (present or absent), presenting a project to the class; in grammar: present tense; in history: from the past to the present; phrases: «at present», «present-day», «for the present»

Examples

• And the burnt-offering was presented; and he offered it according to the ordinance. (Torah LEV.9.16, JPS 1917) tree →
• And from among his brethren he took five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh. (Torah GEN.47.2, JPS 1917) tree →
• And if his offering be a goat, then he shall present it before the LORD. (Torah LEV.3.12, JPS 1917) tree →
• And the Moabites became servants to David, and brought presents. (Prophets 2SA.8.2, JPS 1917) tree →
• God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Writings PSA.46.2, JPS 1917) tree →
• And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days. (Prophets 1SA.17.16, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

As «gift», a counted thing; as «here», present + absent = all (23 + 4 = 27). Trap: «present age» means age now; add for the future, take away for the past. Stress: a PREsent (noun, adjective), to preSENT (verb).