adjective

present

In a particular place or attending an event.

Every member is present when the meeting begins.

Etymology

The Latin adjective means being at hand. The modern location sense preserves that actual attendance or presence in a place.

More examples

  • She was present at the ceremony.
  • Only three students were present for the rehearsal.
  • The report listed everyone present during the inspection.

Forms

present

Similar words

attending
Specifically describes participating in or being at an event.
here
Locates someone relative to the speaker rather than attendance generally.