present day
ˈprɛzənt deɪ
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Definition of present day - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

current timethe time we live in now
  • People use smartphones in the present day.
  • Fashion trends evolve rapidly in the present day.
  • In the present day, digital communication is essential.
modern times
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Expressions with present day

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in the present dayadv.
during the current time or era, not the past
In the present day, people use smartphones every day.
of the present dayadv.
in the current time or era
People of the present day think differently.
to the present dayadv.
continuing from the past until now
This tradition has survived to the present day.

Expressions with present

at presentadv.
indicate the current moment or time
At present, the store is closed for renovation.
live in the presentv.
engage fully in current activities and moments
He lives in the present by enjoying every concert he attends.
for the presentadv.
temporarily, not permanently
We will stay here for the present.
no time like the presentexp.
expresses that now is the best time to do something
No time like the present to start your homework!
present a united frontv.
show unity and agreement among group members
The team decided to present a united front during the meeting.
clear and present dangern.
risk or threat that is obvious and immediate
The government acted quickly due to the clear and present danger.

Expressions with day

field dayn.
day of outdoor activities and sports
The school organized a field day with various sports competitions..
black dayn.
day when something very bad or sad happens
The accident made it a black day for the whole town.
day dotn.
from the earliest time, since something first began
I’ve loved football from day dot.
day jobn.
main job someone does for regular income
He paints, but his day job is teaching.
end of the dayn.
the time when the day finishes
We will meet at the end of the day.
late in the dayadv.
near the end of the day
They finished the project late in the day.
the other dayadv.
recently but not exactly sure when
I saw him the other day at the park.
an apple a dayexp.
simple healthy habits believed to help prevent illness
She swears by an apple a day to stay well during winter.
any day nowadv.
happening very soon without a specific time
The baby is due any day now.
bad hair dayn.
day when hair is difficult to manage
I'm having a bad hair day today.

Terms related to present day

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Terms with present day included in their meaning

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todayn.
current day
the present day
this eveningadv.
time
during the evening of the present day
day by dayadv.
daily focus
one day at a time, focusing on the present
absentee ballotn.
voting by mail
ballot sent by mail when not present on election day
come down to usv.
survival
survive to the present day in some form
Aegospotamin.
history
creek in present-day Turkey, battle site in 405 BC
Biblical Elamn.
ancient kingdom
historical region in present-day Iran
Dahomeyn.
historical kingdom
former African kingdom in present-day Benin

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  1. French:présent, ...
  2. German:heutige Zeit, ...
  3. Italian:giorni nostri, ...
  4. Spanish:presente, ...
  5. Portuguese:atualidade, ...
  6. Chinese:当今, ...
  7. Japanese:現代, ...
  8. Arabic:الوقت الحاضر, ...
  9. Hebrew:יָמֵינוּ, ...
  10. Russian:наше время, ...
  11. Ukrainian:наш час, ...
  12. Hindi:वर्तमान समय, ...
present-day
ˈprɛzənt deɪ

Definition of present-day - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

timeexisting at the current time
  • Present-day technology is advancing rapidly.
  • Present-day challenges require innovative solutions.
  • The present-day economy is quite unpredictable.
contemporary current modern
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Origin of present-day

Middle English, present (current) + day (day)

Terms related to present-day

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presentpresentingpresentsconcurrentcontemporaneousexistingnowadaysongoingtodayup-to-date

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  1. French:actuel, ...
  2. German:heutig, ...
  3. Italian:attuale, ...
  4. Spanish:actual, ...
  5. Portuguese:atual, ...
  6. Chinese:当代的, ...
  7. Japanese:現代の, ...
  8. Arabic:حالي, ...
  9. Hebrew:עַכְשָׁוִי, ...
  10. Russian:современный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сучасний, ...
  12. Hindi:वर्तमान, ...

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