Meaning of At present
Currently or at this moment.
In simple words: Right now or currently.
At present in a sentence
- At present, I am working on a new project.
- The team is at present focused on meeting deadlines.
- At present, there are no available flights.
- We are at present reviewing the new regulations.
- At present, our resources are limited.
How to use At present
Use 'at present' in writing or formal speech. It sounds more professional than 'right now'. Avoid using in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'present' as a gift you get right now.

Related words
Collocations with At present
- at present time
- at present moment
- at present issue
Common mistakes with At present
- Using 'present' alone instead of the full phrase.
- Confusing 'at present' with 'in the present'.
- Using it in overly casual contexts where 'now' is more appropriate.
Compare At present with Currently, Now, Right now, Presently
At present appears in
At present in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
في الوقت الحالي
الآن أو حالياً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
এই মুহূর্তে
এখন বা বর্তমানে।
- GermanDeutsch
Derzeit
Gerade jetzt oder aktuell.
- SpanishEspañol
Actualmente
Ahora mismo o actualmente.
- Persianفارسی
در حال حاضر
الان یا در حال حاضر.
- FrenchFrançais
Actuellement
Maintenant ou actuellement.
- Hindiहिन्दी
फिलहाल
अभी या वर्तमान में।
- ItalianItaliano
Al momento, Attualmente
Adesso o attualmente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Atualmente
Agora ou atualmente.
- RussianРусский
В настоящее время
Прямо сейчас или в данный момент.
- Urduاردو
فی الحال
ابھی یا فی الحال۔
- Chinese中文
目前
现在或当前。
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Frequently asked questions about At present
What does At present mean?
Right now or currently.
What is the definition of At present?
Currently or at this moment.
How do you use At present in a sentence?
At present, I am working on a new project.
Can you give another example of At present?
The team is at present focused on meeting deadlines.
What are synonyms for At present?
Common alternatives include currently, now, at the moment, right now, presently.
What words go with At present?
It commonly pairs with at present time, at present moment, at present issue.
What are common mistakes when using At present?
Using 'present' alone instead of the full phrase. Confusing 'at present' with 'in the present'. Using it in overly casual contexts where 'now' is more appropriate.
How do you pronounce At present?
US: //æt ˈprɛzənt//, UK: //ət ˈprɛzənt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use At present?
Use 'at present' in writing or formal speech. It sounds more professional than 'right now'. Avoid using in casual conversations.
