| presently |
in a short while; very soon. [2 definitions] |
| present participle |
a participle that either indicates ongoing action or state, as "living" in "He was living" or serves as an adjective, as "living" in "a living thing". |
| present tense |
a form of a verb that shows that something is happening now or that a condition exists in the present time. In the sentence, "The sky is blue," "is" is in the present tense. |
| preservation |
protection from loss or damage; the act of preserving. |
| preservative |
a natural or chemical agent used to preserve foods and the like. [2 definitions] |
| preserve |
to protect from injury, harm, or mishap. [8 definitions] |
| preside |
to act as directing or controlling authority, esp. in a meeting or within an organization. |
| presidency |
the office, term, or functions of a president. [2 definitions] |
| president |
an officer elected to preside over a group or organization. [3 definitions] |
| president-elect |
one who has been elected president but has not yet taken office. |
| presidential |
of or relating to the person or office of a president. |
| press1 |
to bear down on with strong or moderate pressure. [16 definitions] |
| pressure |
the applying of constant force upon a surface. [4 definitions] |
| prestige |
importance, good reputation, or influence based on one's achievements, wealth, or the like. [3 definitions] |
| presto |
at a very fast tempo (used as a musical direction). [5 definitions] |
| presume |
to take as a matter of fact without questioning or without proof; take for granted; assume. [4 definitions] |
| pretend |
to claim or represent falsely or insincerely in order to deceive. [7 definitions] |
| pretty |
pleasing or attractive to the senses, esp. the eyes or ears. [5 definitions] |
| pretzel |
a thin, crisp, glazed biscuit usu. shaped as a knot or stick and salted on the surface. [2 definitions] |
| prevent |
to keep or stop from occurring or from doing something. [3 definitions] |
| prevention |
the act or process of preventing. [2 definitions] |