at present
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Meaning · English
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
Register: neutral
Examples
He is in the hospital at present.Hiện tại, anh ấy đang ở trong bệnh viện.
He is in the hospital at present.Bây giờ anh ấy đang ở trong bệnh viện.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review.
Common questions
What does “at present” mean?
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “at present” formal or informal?
at present is generally neutral.