PRESENT
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈpɹɛzənt//
adj
- (obsolete) Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting."Amongſt this number of Cordials and Alteratiues, J doe not find a more preſent remedy, then a cup of wine, or ſtrong drinke, and if it be ſoberly and opportunely vſed."
- (obsolete) Not delayed; immediate; instant."Sign me a present pardon for my brother,"
- (dated) Ready; quick in emergency."a present wit"
- (obsolete) Favorably attentive; propitious."to find a god so present to my prayer"
noun
- (grammar) The present tense.
noun
- (military) The position of a soldier in presenting arms."The platoon stands at present."
- (colloquial, euphemistic, endearing) poo; feces"I think our toddler's just left us a little present in his diaper..."
verb
- (transitive) To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.
- (transitive) To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration.
- (transitive, now rare) To charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court."In the diocese of Gloucester in 1548 two inhabitants of Slimbridge were presented for saying that holy oil was ‘of no virtue but meet to grease sheep’."
- (reflexive) To come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally."Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the lord."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'PRESENT'?
The word PRESENT is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
P3
R1
E1
S1
E1
N1
T1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'PRESENT'?
The word PRESENT is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
P4
R1
E1
S1
E1
N2
T1
Total: 11 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.