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• present — present1 presentness, n. /prez euhnt/, adj. 1. being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: the present ruler. 2. at this time; at hand; immediate: articles for present use. 3. Gram. a. noting an action or state occurring at the… …   Universalium

• present — I pres•ent [[t]ˈprɛz ənt[/t]] adj. 1) being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: the present economic situation[/ex] 2) at this time; at hand; immediate: articles for present use[/ex] 3) gram. of, pertaining to, or being a verb… …   From formal English to slang

• present — I. /ˈprɛzənt / (say prezuhnt) adjective 1. being, existing, or occurring at this time or now: the present ruler. 2. for the time being: articles for present use. 3. Grammar designating a tense denoting an action or state in process at the moment… …  

• give a handle — Furnish an occasion, give an opportunity …   New dictionary of synonyms

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• interior design — 1. the design and coordination of the decorative elements of the interior of a house, apartment, office, or other structural space, including color schemes, fittings, furnishings, and sometimes architectural features. 2. the art, business, or… …   Universalium

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