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present tense
noun
Examples of present tense in a Sentence
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Word History
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Present tense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/present%20tense. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
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