Idiom
at present
Meaning
at the current time. You use this to talk about what is happening right now, especially when the situation might change later.
Examples
“At present, the office is closed for lunch.”
“We are not looking for new staff at present, but we will keep your resume on file.”
“The political situation remains unstable at present, though diplomats hope that ongoing negotiations will lead to a peaceful resolution by the end of the month.”
Examples
simple
“At present, the office is closed for lunch.”
contextual
“We are not looking for new staff at present, but we will keep your resume on file.”
complex
“The political situation remains unstable at present, though diplomats hope that ongoing negotiations will lead to a peaceful resolution by the end of the month.”
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Updated