at present

adverb/ət ˈprezənt/CEFR B1

বর্তমানে, এখন

Meaning

Now, at this time.

Example sentences

  • At present he is out of the country.বর্তমানে তিনি দেশের বাইরে।
  • No seats are free at present.এখন কোনো আসন খালি নেই।

A common mistake

Presently he is out of the country.→At present he is out of the country.

In British English presently means soon, not now. At present or currently says what you mean without ambiguity.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: now, currently

Antonyms: formerly

Similar words, and what each means

  • now

    এখন

    At this moment.

  • currently

    বর্তমানে, এখন

    At the present time.

Other English words for “বর্তমানে, এখন”

Opposite words

  • formerly

    পূর্বে, আগে

    In the past, but not now.

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “at present” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • বর্তমানে, এখন
    • • নিঃশব্দে, চুপিসারে
    • • সঠিকভাবে, ঠিক
    • • কখন, যখন
    Show the answer

    বর্তমানে, এখন — at present (adverb) — বর্তমানে, এখন. Now, at this time.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “at present”?

    • • accurately
    • • concurrently
    • • now
    • • continuously
    Show the answer

    now — now — এখন. At this moment.

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