| 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 substance used to keep foods from going bad or spoiling. |
| preserve |
to protect from being hurt or harmed. [5 definitions] |
| preside |
to act as the one in charge. |
| presidency |
the office, length of service, and jobs of a president. |
| president |
an officer elected to lead a group or organization. [2 definitions] |
| president-elect |
a person 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. [10 definitions] |
| pressure |
a steady force upon a surface. [3 definitions] |
| prestige |
importance in the eyes of other people because of doing great things, being in high position, or having wealth. |
| presto |
quickly or suddenly. [2 definitions] |
| presume |
to take for granted; assume. [2 definitions] |
| pretend |
to claim or act in a false way in order to trick. [2 definitions] |
| pretty |
pleasing or attractive to the eyes or ears. [3 definitions] |
| pretzel |
a thin, crisp food that is like a cracker. A pretzel is shaped into a knot or stick, and then baked and salted. |
| prevent |
to keep or stop from happening. |
| prevention |
the act or process of preventing. |
| preventive |
made to get in the way of or to block something. [3 definitions] |
| preview |
a showing of a film, play, or work of art for a chosen audience before the public sees it. [2 definitions] |