simple present
ˈsɪmpl ˈprɛzənt
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Definition of simple present - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

linguisticsTECH.verb tense used to express habitual or general actionsTECH.
  • In English, 'I eat' is an example of the simple present..
  • 'She walks' is in the simple present tense.
  • Teachers often start with the simple present when teaching English.
present simple
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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.

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.
present company exceptedexp.
excluding those present from a negative comment
I find most meetings boring, present company excepted.
on present showingadv.
based on current evidence or situation
On present showing, the team is likely to win.
at the present momentadv.
right now or during the current time
We are not accepting new members at the present moment.
birthday presentn.
gift for someone's birthday celebration
She received a beautiful necklace as a birthday present.

Terms related to simple present

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presentationsimplicitysimplifyactionexpressiongeneralgrammarhabituallinguisticstenseverb

Terms with simple present 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 simples, ...
  6. Chinese:一般现在时, ...
  7. Japanese:単純現在, ...
  8. Arabic:زَمَن المُضارِع البَسِيط, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֹוֶה פָּשׁוּט, ...
  10. Russian:простое настоящее время, ...
  11. Ukrainian:теперішній час, ...
  12. Hindi:साधारण वर्तमान काल, ...
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