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nonce vs present

present vs nonce

nonce and present both are nouns.

nonce is not an adjective while present is an adjective.

nonce is not a verb while present is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nonce Yes No No No
present Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, present is a hypernym of nonce; that is, present is a word with a broader meaning than nonce:
  • nonce: the present occasion
  • present: the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
Other hypernyms of nonce include nowadays.
nonce (noun) present (noun)
the present occasion a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
something presented as a gift
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
nonce (adjective) present (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
nonce (verb) present (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind
cause to come to know personally
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
perform (a play), especially on a stage
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
give as a present; make a gift of
hand over formally
give, especially as an honor or reward
offer for others to consider
Difference between nonce and present

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