present

Relating to now, for the time being; current.

The barbaric practice continues to the present day.

The present manager has been here longer than the last one.

Located in the immediate vicinity.

Only half of all present members were present at the meeting.

Is there a doctor present?

Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.

Amongſt this number of Cordials and Alteratiues, J doe not find a more preſent remedy, then a cup of wine, or ſtrong drinke, and if it be ſoberly and opportunely vſed.

Not delayed; immediate; instant.

Sign me a present pardon for my brother,

An ambassador[…]desires a present audience.

Ready; quick in emergency.

a present wit

The current moment or period of time.

The present tense.

A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.

wedding present

birthday present

The position of a soldier in presenting arms.

The platoon stands at present.

He was at present near the headquarters gates.

poo; feces

I think our toddler's just left us a little present in his diaper...

She has to deal with her cats' presents in the litterboxes on a daily basis, and she doesn't mind one bit.