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present tense

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌprɛzənt ˈtɛns/ · UK /ˌprezənt ˈtens/

present tense means: A verb form used mainly to describe what happens now or regularly.

noun

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A verb form used mainly to describe what happens now or regularly.

  • This sentence uses the present tense.
  • We learned the present tense of several French verbs.
  • Can you change this story into the present tense?

How to use it: in the present tense (Write your answer in the present tense.)

Similar words: present

Opposites: past tense, future tense

Common phrases: the present tense, simple present tense, use present tense

Questions about present tense

What does present tense mean?

A verb form used mainly to describe what happens now or regularly.

What is present tense in other languages?

Türkçe: şimdiki zaman · Español: tiempo presente · Français: présent · Deutsch: Präsens · Italiano: presente · 日本語: 現在時制

How do you pronounce present tense?

In American English /ˌprɛzənt ˈtɛns/; in British English /ˌprezənt ˈtens/.

How do you use present tense in a sentence?

This sentence uses the present tense. We learned the present tense of several French verbs.

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