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present · noun /ˈprez.ənt/Full view
Nouns: presence, present, presentation, representation, representative, presenter
Adjectives: present, presentable, representative
Verbs: present, represent
Adverbs: presently
the present
A1 the form of the verb that is used to show what happens or exists now
Dictionary example:

All the verbs in this text are in the present.

present
A2 C something that you give to someone, usually for a particular occasion
Dictionary examples:

a birthday/Christmas/wedding present

They gave me theater tickets as a present.

Learner example:

Sandra gave me a beautiful present: a gold ring with a sap[p]hir[e]. (Key English Test; A2; Italian)

the present
B1 the period of time that is happening now
Dictionary examples:

The play is set in the present.

We have no positions available at the present time.

Learner example:

We need to read books to know the history, to predict the future and to understand the present. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)

present · adjective never before noun /ˈprez.ənt/
Nouns: presence, present, presentation, representation, representative, presenter
Adjectives: present, presentable, representative
Verbs: present, represent
Adverbs: presently
present
B1 in a particular place
Dictionary examples:

The whole family was present.

There were no children present.

Learner example:

I'm sorry, tomorrow I can't be present at [your] English class. (Preliminary English Test; B1; French)

present · verb T /prɪˈzent/
Nouns: presence, present, presentation, representation, representative, presenter
Adjectives: present, presentable, representative
Verbs: present, represent
Adverbs: presently
present (GIVE)
B2 to give, provide or make known
Dictionary examples:

The winners were presented with medals.

He presented the report to his colleagues at the meeting.

The documentary presented an interesting point of view.

Learner example:

It had to be realistic, so when we finished we presented it to the directors of my school. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)

present (PLAY/MOVIE)
B2 to show a play, movie, concert, etc.
Dictionary example:

The school is presenting "West Side Story" this term.

Learner example:

I am writing to complain about the organization of the musical show that the Circle Theatre presented. (First Certificate in English; B2; Catalan)

present a problem/conflict/danger, etc.
C1 to cause a problem/conflict/danger, etc.
Dictionary examples:

Falling tax revenues present a problem for the city.

Those loose wires could present a danger.

Learner example:

Medical services do not present any serious problem at the moment. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Polish)

present (INFORMATION)
C2 to give people information in a formal way
Dictionary example:

He presented the report to his colleagues.

Learner example:

By presenting their findings to the public, they try to teach us how to behave in order to prevent this period of history from repeating itself. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Chinese)

present (OPPORTUNITY)
C2 If an opportunity presents itself, it becomes possible.
Dictionary example:

I'd be happy to go to New York, if the opportunity presented itself.

Learner example:

I would say that was a fairly good education since they knew how to reward us when the opportunity presented itself. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; French)

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