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Mar 15, 2018 · English - South-East England. Mar 15, 2018. #2. 'Give', 'present', and 'donate' mean more or less the same thing but have different grammar. You can't use meaning to guess at the grammar of one from the grammar of another. I can't use 'present' with two objects ( 'present someone something'), and I don't think this is standard grammar, though ...
Oct 26, 2009 · Oct 27, 2009. #6. I think the difference is that at present specifies a point in time. At present I am typing this. In five minutes I will post it. . In the present is less specific. It simply refers to the immediate moment, whenever it may be. To tell the truth, I would not be likely to use it in a sentence like your sentence #3.
Aug 1, 2016 · Tamil. Aug 1, 2016. #4. In Sentence A, "in the present" means to concentrate on what is going on currently in your life, rather than thinking too much about what may happen in the future or what had happened in the past. In Sentence B, "at present" means "at the moment" or "just now". magic dragon feeders said:
Jan 29, 2012 · Senior Member. English - South Africa. Jan 29, 2012. #2. Babel's tower said: I would like to be be present at the filming of the film, episode, etc. In the case above, I would use 'at'. I can't immediately think of an example of 'present in' or 'present on', but I'm sure some other readers will have some examples.
Apr 18, 2014 · London. Polish. Apr 18, 2014. #1. Hello, In a CV when you provide the time span in which you worked at a particular company which expression is the best to mark that you still work at this company? For instance: Microsoft 2010 - to date/until now/up till now/at present. Yahoo 2003-2010.
Dec 18, 2007 · You can say; Angela has been presented with a gift by her father. But this is an odd way to describe a situation between a father and daughter. This use of the verb presented in the passive is usually reserved for formal occassions, e.g. The soldier was presented with a gift by the Queen. Angela got a gift from her father would be more normal.
Jun 3, 2014 · English AE/Ireland. Sep 28, 2009. #2. In your sentence about McChrystal "present with" means "to give or offer". But present can have different meanings. My dictionary gives as an example, "He presented a brave face to the world." In this case, "present to" means "to show". Just looking at my dictionary I can see that "present" is a tricky word.
Apr 9, 2022 · The only distinction I'd make is this: The hurdler took part in the event = he participated in the race. I was present at the event when he won = I did not participate, I just watched. This would also apply to a political event: the speaker takes part in it, the audience are at it. S.
Mar 4, 2012 · Senior Member. English UK. Mar 4, 2012. #2. It's possible, allthewayanime, but it would be unusual. You might use it in the context of a schedule or timetable: Tonight, I study; tomorrow, I go to Loob's party; Monday, I pack; then Tuesday I'm off on holiday!
Sep 29, 2010 · UK English. Sep 30, 2010. #18. 1. Present perfect is the past tense with a relevance (a continuation) to the present time. So I am probably still feeling a little sick, the same as I have for a week now. 2. Simple past is a completed action; it is over with now. I am no longer sick, but is has made me tired.
