present simple
ˈprɛzənt ˈsɪmpəl
Definition

Definition of present simple - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

linguisticsTECH.tense for habitual actions or general truthsTECH.
  • The present simple tense expresses habits and general truths clearly.
  • The present simple is used for facts.
  • Teachers often introduce the present simple early.
simple present
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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 simple

simple asadj.
very easy to understand or do
The instructions were simple as, so anyone could follow them.
keep it simplev.
reduce complexity so something is clearer and easier to do
When explaining the rules, keep it simple and skip the extra details.
simple as 123adj.
very easy to do or understand
This math problem is simple as 123.
as simple as can beadj.
extremely easy to understand or do
The instructions are as simple as can be.
pure and simpleadj.
straightforward without any complications
His explanation was pure and simple.
simple as thatadj.
very easy to understand or do
The instructions are simple as that, anyone can follow them.
a simple souln.
person who is uncomplicated and genuine
She was a simple soul, always kind to everyone.
simple as pieexp.
very easy to do or understand
Fixing the bike was simple as pie.
as simple as ABCadj.
very easy to understand or do
The instructions are as simple as ABC.
simple Englishn.
plain and easy-to-understand form of English
She prefers to write her articles in simple English for clarity..

Terms related to present simple

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presentationpresentersimplicitysimplifyactionexpressiongrammarhabitualstatementtensetruthverb

Terms with present simple included in their meaning

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doesn'taux.v.
negation
negates actions or states in present simple tense with he, she, it
underfittingadj.
mathematics
too simple to represent key patterns present in given data

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  1. French:présent simple, ...
  2. German:Präsens, ...
  3. Italian:presente semplice, ...
  4. Spanish:presente simple, ...
  5. Portuguese:presente do indicativo, ...
  6. Chinese:一般现在时, ...
  7. Japanese:現在形, ...
  8. Arabic:زمن المضارع البسيط, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֹוֶה פָּשׁוּט, ...
  10. Russian:настоящее простое время, ...
  11. Ukrainian:теперішній простий час, ...
  12. Hindi:वर्तमान काल, ...
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