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1. thisvsthat.io › current-vs-presentCurrent vs. Present - What's the Difference? | This vs. That

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   According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, "current" refers to something that is happening or existing now, while "present" denotes the time or period that is happening or existing now. Both words emphasize the immediate time frame, but "current" tends to focus more on the ongoing nature of an event or situation, whereas "present" highlights ...

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › at the presentAt the present time Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of AT THE PRESENT TIME is at this time : now. How to use at the present time in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › presentPresent - Grammar - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Present - English Grammar Today - a reference to written and spoken English grammar and usage - Cambridge Dictionary

4. www.ecenglish.com › learnenglish › lessonsPresent Time | Learn English

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   • The Present Simple
   • The Present Continuous
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   We use the present simple to talk about something that is regular and is happening in the present: I come home from work at around six. I often meet my friend during our lunch break. The present simple is also used to talk about something happening continually in the present: They live on the other side of town. He works for the national airline. W...

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   We use the present continuous to show that something in the present is temporary: We are living in a rented flat right now. I usually go to the library to study but it is being refurbished at the moment. We use the present continuous for something happening regularly in the present before and after a given time: I’m usually travelling to work at se...

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   We use modal verbs to talk about the present when we are not sure of something: I don’t know where Sarah is. She might be out shopping. Who’s ringing you at this time of the night? I don’t know. It could be the police. When we talk about the present the different tenses we use are determined by the situation we are expressing.

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5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › eb'Today,' 'Present Day,' and 'Nowadays' Usage | Britannica ...

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   Sep 26, 2018 · Sometimes present day is used as an adjective. If you look back at what cars/phones/computers used to look like, present-day models are very sophisticated. Nowadays is an adverb that means "at the present time" and it can be used to mean the period of current years, decades, or centuries. Kids nowadays have much more freedom than they did in my ...

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRESENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PRESENT definition: 1. something that you are given, without asking for it, on a special occasion, especially to show…. Learn more.

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   What does present time mean?

   • Present time refers to the time around the moment of writing or speaking (time around now) and to general and permanent time. The two most common ways to refer to present time are the present simple for general facts and regular events, and the present continuous for an event happening now: …

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   Is present day an adjective or adverb?

   • Sometimes present day is used as an adjective. If you look back at what cars/phones/computers used to look like, present-day models are very sophisticated. Nowadays is an adverb that means "at the present time" and it can be used to mean the period of current years, decades, or centuries.

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   What does present mean?

   • PRESENT definition: 1. something that you are given, without asking for it, on a special occasion, especially to show…. Learn more.

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   What is the difference between present time and present continuous?

   • The two most common ways to refer to present time are the present simple for general facts and regular events, and the present continuous for an event happening now: … We commonly use the present simple to refer to the past when we want to make events sound as if they are happening now.

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   What is the difference between current and present?

   • Both words emphasize the immediate time frame, but "current" tends to focus more on the ongoing nature of an event or situation, whereas "present" highlights the specific moment in time. When it comes to connotations, "current" and "present" evoke slightly different feelings. "Current" often carries a sense of movement, flow, and continuity.

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   What is an example of a present tense?

   • The present tense is a verb tense that describes a current activity or state of being. For example: My parrot sings "The Sun Has Got Its Hat On" every morning. (This is a current activity.) I am happy. (This is a current state of being.) Somewhat unusually, the present tense can also be used to describe past and future activities. For example:

   Present Tense: Explanation and Examples - Grammar Monster

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   The present tense is a verb tense that describes a current activity or state of being. For example: My parrot sings "The Sun Has Got Its Hat On" every morning. (This is a current activity.) I am happy. (This is a current state of being.) Somewhat unusually, the present tense can also be used to describe past and future activities. For example: