Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Present”
Something you give to someone as a gift for a special occasion.
Word Family of Present
What is the noun of present? — present
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- She gave me a present for my birthday. A1
- The children opened their Christmas presents with excitement. A2
- He brought an elegant present to the wedding ceremony. B1
Origin and Word Formation of Present
From Latin praesentia, past participle of praesens (being before).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Present
Wrong: I bought three presents for they.
Correct: I bought three presents for them.
Pronoun should be object form (them not they) after preposition for.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Present
What are the word forms of “present”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “present”?
“present” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “present” come from?
From Latin praesentia, past participle of praesens (being before).