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now
Preposition
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You use now when you want to say that something is true at this time. It is also used for things a short time in the future or a short time in the past.
I had many problems before, but I'm OK now.
What did you say just now?
The English teacher is at the library now.
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You use now at the beginning of a sentence to get people's attention.
Now, I'd like to hear from other people too.
present
Noun
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A present is a gift; something that someone gives to someone else.
Here's a birthday present for you. I hope you like it.
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The present is the time now at this moment.
present
Adjective
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Someone is present if the person is here, or the person is at the place someone is talking about.
Five men and two women were present when the meeting started.
present
Verb
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When you present something, you show it or give it to someone.
panel
Noun
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A panel is a flat piece of wood or other material, used as part of a wall or on the side of something.
The house has aluminium panels covering the outside.
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A panel is a group of people who come together at a table to talk or to judge, usually in front of many other people.
The panel made a decision that Paul had won the dance contest.
I went to listen to a panel talking about global warming.
panel
Verb
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To put panels on something.