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phraseA situation that exists at present exists now, although it may change. There is no way at present of predicting which individuals will develop the disease. At present children under 14 are not permitted in bars. Synonyms: just now, now, presently, currently More Synonyms of at present See full dictionary entry for presentat present in British English See full dictionary entry for present Examples of 'at present' in a sentenceat present She must see more of him to understand his ways; at present she only felt they were agreeable.I would not be chasing the oil sector at present; avoid.I am well at present; the cancer has not made itself felt yet.Companies with more than five members of staff are required to offer them, although at present they are not obliged to make any contribution themselves.They will also have to be legally qualified; at present, some are doctors.Its target is to have 20 per cent female apprentices, although at present the percentage is just half that. Chinese translation of 'at present' -
现(現)在 (xiànzài)
See present (sense 10) Nearby words ofat present - at or by the roadside
- at or on the double
- at or on the first attempt
- at present
- at random
- at right angles
- at risk
Related terms ofat present - to be present at sth
- at the/this (present) moment
Definition now At present, children under 14 are not permitted in bars. Synonyms just now currently at the moment right now at this time at the present time See presentAdditional synonymsdiseases which are unknown in this day and age Synonyms nowadays, now, today, these days, at the moment Definition in these times Most of our revenue now comes from overseas clients. Synonyms nowadays, at the moment, these days Definition in these times Economic discontent is widespread in a country which is nowadays one of the poorest in Asia. Synonyms now, today, at the moment, these days, in this day and ageNearby words ofat present - at or behind the wheel
- at or on hand
- at or on the double
- at present
- at random
- at rest
- at sea
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