Definition of "present"
Kid-friendly meaning of present, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "present" mean?
present (noun) — right now, this moment in time.
Example sentences using "present"
Grade K–2
Live in the present.
Grade 3–5
It can be hard to focus on the present when you're worried about tomorrow.
Grade 6–8
Staying in the present sounds simple, but most of us spend mental energy replaying past moments or rehearsing future ones, while the actual now slips quietly by.
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