Presence vs. Present

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  • Present

    The present (or here and now) is the time that is associated with the events perceived directly and in the first time, not as a recollection (perceived more than once) or a speculation (predicted, hypothesis, uncertain). It is a period of time between the past and the future, and can vary in meaning from being an instant to a day or longer. In radiocarbon dating, the “present” is defined as AD 1950.

    It is sometimes represented as a hyperplane in space-time, typically called “now”, although modern physics demonstrates that such a hyperplane cannot be defined uniquely for observers in relative motion. The present may also be viewed as a duration (see specious present).

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  • Presence (noun)

    The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

    “Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw.”

  • Presence (noun)

    The part of space within one’s immediate vicinity.

    “Bob never said anything about it in my presence.”

  • Presence (noun)

    A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with their audience.

    “Despite being less than five foot, she filled up the theatre with her stage presence.”

  • Presence (noun)

    Something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present.

    “I’m convinced that there was a presence in that building that I can’t explain, which led to my heroic actions.”

  • Presence (noun)

    A company’s business activity in a particular market.

  • Presence (noun)

    The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts

  • Presence (verb)

    To make or become present.

  • Present (adjective)

    Relating to now, for the time being; current.

    “The barbaric practice continues to the present day.”

    “The present manager has been here longer than the last one.”

  • Present (adjective)

    Located in the immediate vicinity.

    “Is there a doctor present?”

    “Several people were present when the event took place.”

  • Present (adjective)

    Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting. 16th-18th c.

  • Present (adjective)

    Not delayed; immediate; instant.

  • Present (adjective)

    Ready; quick in emergency.

    “a present wit”

  • Present (adjective)

    Favorably attentive; propitious.

  • Present (adjective)

    Relating 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.”

  • Present (adjective)

    Attentive; alert; focused.

    “Sorry, I was distracted just now, I’ll try to be more present from now on.”

  • Present (noun)

    The current moment or period of time.

  • Present (noun)

    The present tense.

  • Present (noun)

    A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.

  • Present (noun)

    The position of a presenting arms.

    “to stand at present”

  • Present (verb)

    To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally. from 14th c.

    “to present an envoy to the king”

  • Present (verb)

    To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution. from 14th c.

  • Present (verb)

    To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration. from 14th c.

  • Present (verb)

    To charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court. from 14th c.

  • Present (verb)

    To come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally. from 14th c.

  • Present (verb)

    To put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit. from 14th c.

  • Present (verb)

    To make clear to one’s mind or intelligence; to put forward for consideration. from 14th c.

  • Present (verb)

    To put on, stage (a play etc.). from 16th c.

    “The theater is proud to present the Fearless Fliers.”

  • Present (verb)

    To point (a firearm) at something, to hold (a weapon) in a position ready to fire. from 16th c.

  • Present (verb)

    To offer oneself for mental consideration; to occur to the mind. from 16th c.

    “Well, one idea does present itself.”

  • Present (verb)

    To come to the attention of medical staff, especially with a specific symptom. from 19th c.

    “The patient presented with insomnia.”

  • Present (verb)

    To appear (in a specific way) for delivery (of a fetus); to appear first at the mouth of the uterus during childbirth. from 18th c.

  • Present (verb)

    To appear or represent oneself (as having a certain gender).

    “At that time, Elbe was presenting as a man.”

    “I was presenting as a boy / a girl / a man / a woman / (a) male / (a) female / masculine / feminine”

    “female-presenting nipples”

  • Present (verb)

    To act as presenter on (a radio, television programme etc.). from 20th c.

    “w|Anne Robinson presents “w|The Weakest Link (UK game show)|The Weakest Link”.”

  • Present (verb)

    To give a gift or presentation to (someone). from 14th c.

    “She was presented with an honorary degree for her services to entertainment.”

  • Present (verb)

    To give (a gift or presentation) to someone; to bestow. from 14th c.

  • Present (verb)

    To deliver (something abstract) as though as a gift; to offer. from 14th c.

    “I presented my compliments to Lady Featherstoneshaw.”

  • Present (verb)

    To hand over (a bill etc.) to be paid. from 15th c.

  • Present (verb)

    To display one’s female genitalia in a way that signals to others that one is ready for copulation. Also referred to as lordosis behaviour. from 20th c.

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