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| at present |
| 1. prep. currently, now, at the moment, at this moment in time |
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| Analysis |
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| at |
| 1. prep. In, near, or in the general vicinity of a particular place. |
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| Caesar was at Rome; at the corner of Fourth Street and Vine; at Jim’s house |
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| 2. prep. (indicating time) (Indicating occurrence in an instant of time or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker's perspective.) |
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| at six o’clock; at closing time; at night. |
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| 3. prep. In the direction of (often in an unfocused or uncaring manner). |
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| present |
| 1. adj. Relating to now, for the time being; current. |
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| The barbaric practice continues to the present day. |
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| The present manager has been here longer than the last one. |
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| 2. adj. Located in the immediate vicinity. |
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| Is there a doctor present? Several people were present when the event took place. |
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