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done by present
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "done by present" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It is unclear when this phrase could be used due to its lack of grammatical structure and clarity. Example: "The report was done by present" does not make sense in context.
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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News & Media
Alternative expressions(19)
to be completed today
done by tonight
completed by the end of today
done by data
were doing today
must be finished today
finalized today
finished within today
recorded by today
done by yesterday
done by now
to be submitted today
done by ministers
done by today
done by current
completed by now
done by wednesday
been doing today
due today
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
1 human-written examples
And a great deal of reporting on events in Ukraine is done by present or former correspondents in Moscow, many of whom speak Russian but no Ukrainian.
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
58 human-written examples
A merit analysis is also done by presenting the pros and cons of different phase shifters.
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On day 6 upon arrival, rats were initially placed in Box A and left to explore the environment for 2 min. The tone habituation was done by presenting four tones (amplitude: 80 dB; frequency: 4 kHz, sine wave, totally 2 min) alone during which baseline freezing behaviors were recorded.
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This was done by presenting robust estimates of variance.
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This can be done by presenting the average change per unit of time, e.g. days, weeks, or months.
This is done by presenting two different models for glioblastoma, using one to generate a "truth" with which to update the predictions of the other.
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Pioneer work has been done by presenting a direct interface of vertically aligned single-walled carbon nanotubes (VASWCNTs) with eukaryotic cells (RAW 264.7 mouse macrophage cell line) for electrochemical study in an intracellular environment.
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This can be done by presenting the network measures as proportions of measures of a set of random networks with equal connectivity strength, derived from shuffling the functional connectivity matrix.
This could be done by presenting information about potential personal risk for HCV together with information about the issues that might cause individuals to needlessly worry about HCV (e.g. risks related to other less severe infections).
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This was done by presenting descriptive summary statistics for discussions at three consecutive meetings; at each meeting the discussions from the previous meeting was pursued and expanded in order to get as rich and extensive differentiations as possible of the main cross-points, dilemmas, and challenges.
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Ironically, it would seem that that is precisely what the program in which Bolt has agreed to participate might well do, by presenting the ongoing, emotionally charged debate about recognition as a simplistic "for" or "against", black/white, proposition.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "done by present" in formal writing. Opt for clearer and more grammatically correct alternatives such as "completed by now" or "finished today".
Common error
A common mistake is using "done by present" to indicate a task completed up to the current time. This phrasing is grammatically incorrect and can lead to confusion. Instead, use clearer phrases like "completed by the present time" or "finished as of now".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "done by present" functions as a passive construction attempting to indicate completion by the current time. However, it is grammatically unsound and not recognized as standard English. Ludwig AI identifies this as an incorrect construction.
Frequent in
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33%
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33%
Formal & Business
33%
Less common in
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "done by present" is grammatically incorrect and rarely used in standard English. Ludwig AI flags it as non-standard and suggests using alternative phrases such as "completed by now" or "finished by today" to convey the intended meaning. The phrase attempts to express completion up to the current time but lacks the necessary grammatical structure for clarity and acceptability. It's best to avoid this phrase in both formal and informal contexts in favor of more conventional expressions.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
completed by now
Replaces "done" with "completed" for a more formal tone and adds "now" to specify the present time.
finished by today
Uses "finished" instead of "done" and specifies "today" as the deadline.
achieved by this time
Emphasizes accomplishment with "achieved" and uses "this time" for clarity.
executed by the current moment
A more formal alternative, replacing "done" with "executed" and specifying "the current moment".
finalized as of now
Indicates completion with "finalized" and uses "as of now" to denote the present.
concluded by the present day
Similar to 'finished by today', but more formal.
brought to completion currently
Emphasizes the action of completing something in the present.
realized by the actual time
Uses "realized" to indicate achievement and "the actual time" for specification.
fulfilled by the existing moment
A more emphatic way of saying something is completed.
effected by the instant
Replaces "done" with "effected" for a more formal tone.
FAQs
What are some alternatives to "done by present"?
Instead of "done by present", you can use phrases such as "completed by now", "finished by today", or "achieved by this time" depending on the context.
Is "done by present" grammatically correct?
No, "done by present" is not grammatically correct. It is better to use more standard phrases to express completion by the current time.
How can I use "completed by now" in a sentence?
You can say, "The report needs to be completed by now" to indicate that the report should be finished by the present time.
What's a more formal way to say something is "done by present"?
A more formal alternative would be "finalized as of now" or "executed by the current moment".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested