Meaning

• The current moment or period of time.

• The present tense.

Meaning

• Relating to now, for the time being; current.

  "The barbaric practice continues to the present day."

• Located in the immediate vicinity.

  "Is there a doctor present?  Several people were present when the event took place."

• Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.

• Not delayed; immediate; instant.

• Ready; quick in emergency.

  "a present wit"

• Favorably attentive; propitious.

• 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."

• Attentive; alert; focused.

  "Sorry, I was distracted just now, I'll try to be more present from now on."