Synonyms of present
17 similar words · 8 opposite words
Another word for present is compliment. Other synonyms of present are close, presentaneous, instantaneous, this and current.
Synonyms and similar words for present
adjectiveLocated in the immediate vicinity.
adjectiveHaving an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
- presentaneousReady; quick; immediate in effect.
adjectiveNot delayed; immediate; instant.
- instantaneousOccurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time.
adjectiveRelating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to...
adjectiveAttentive; alert; focused.
nounThe current moment or period of time.
- nowThe state of not paying attention to the future or the past.
verbTo give a gift or presentation to (someone).
- complimentTo pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
- bestowTo impart (something) gratuitously; to present (something) to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour...
adjectiveMore synonyms
- nearbyAdjacent, near, close by.
- contemporaryModern, of the present age (shorthand for ‘contemporary with the present’).
- hodiernOf this day; present-day.
- modern
- de nos jours
- present-dayIn existence now; current or contemporary.
Opposite of present
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “in vicinity”.
- absentBeing away from a place; withdrawn from a place; existing but not present; (sometimes) missing.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “having an immediate effect”.
- slow-actingTaking effect slowly, not immediately.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of.
- delayedHappening later than is usual, expected, or desired.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “attentive”.
- distracted
- inattentiveOf or pertaining to a lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.
Meaning of present
- adjective Relating to now, for the time being; current.
- adjective Located in the immediate vicinity.
- adjective Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
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Questions about synonyms of present
- What is another word for present?
- Present has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as compliment, close, presentaneous, instantaneous, this, current, audient and heedful.
- What is the opposite of present?
- The opposite of present is absent. Other antonyms of present are future, delayed, slow-acting, past and antonym(s) of.
- What does present mean?
- Present means relating to now, for the time being; current.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: present (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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