Meaning of the word "the present perfect" in English
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the present perfect
US /ˈprez.ənt ˈpɜːr.fɪkt/
UK /ˈprez.ənt ˈpɜːr.fɪkt/
Noun
1.
a verb tense used to describe an action or state that occurred at an indefinite time in the past or began in the past and continues to the present time
Example:
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We use the present perfect to talk about experiences.
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She has lived in London for five years (and still lives there).
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