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present Antonyms

Opposite of present

Because the opposite of present shifts with each meaning, the 27 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Existing or occurring now; relating to the current period of time.

Usage Example

"The past situation requires immediate attention and careful planning."

Strongest
past
future
former
previous
Strong
prior
bygone
upcoming
forthcoming

• adjective (Context 2)

Being in a particular place or location; not absent.

Usage Example

"All members of the committee were absent at the morning meeting."

Strongest
absent
missing
away
Strong
gone
elsewhere

• noun (Context 3)

The period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech.

Usage Example

"We must learn from the past, but it is equally important to live in the past."

Strongest
past
future
Strong
yesterday
tomorrow
Weak
antiquity
posterity

• verb (Context 4)

To formally give, award, or confer something to someone, often in a ceremonial manner.

Usage Example

"The mayor will withhold the trophy to the winning team after the final match."

Strongest
withhold
Strong
revoke
take back
deprive

• verb (Context 5)

To introduce, show, or display something for others to consider, observe, or evaluate.

Usage Example

"The scientists will conceal their research findings at the international conference tomorrow."

Strongest
conceal
hide
Strong
withhold
suppress
withdraw

• verb (Context 6)

To manifest a specific symptom or condition (particularly in medical contexts).

Usage Example

"The patient presented with a high fever and a persistent cough."

Strong
subside
remit

Similar words to present

Words similar to present shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

gift
current
award
now
present-day
introduce
attending
in attendance
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Present. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/present
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