Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

present-perfect

verb tense

/ˈprɛz.ənt ˈpɜr.fɪkt/

Definition

The present perfect is a verb tense used to express actions or states that occurred at an indefinite time in the past or that started in the past and continue to the present.

Examples

She has visited France three times.
They have finished their homework.
I have seen that movie already.

Meaning

It combines the auxiliary verb ‘have’ with the past participle of the main verb. This tense emphasizes the result or consequences of an action rather than when it happened.