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I'm wondering which one of these words is correct? "flathunting" or "flat-hunting"? Are they both acceptable in the examinations like IELTS?
Hi arashjahanbakht,
Good question! A lot of dictionaries don't include this word yet, so I can't find too much guidance. One that does include it is Collins Dictionary, which lists it as "flat-hunting", so in an exam I would spell it that way.
Jonathan
The LearnEnglish Team
Hello lengocthuyduong,
The normal form in UK English is at present, not at the present.
You can say at the present time.
You can also use for the present, but this has a slightly different meaning. It implies something is temporary and not an ideal or intended situation.
Peter
The LearnEnglish Team