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now vs present

present vs now

now and present both are nouns.

now is not an adjective while present is an adjective.

now is not a verb while present is a verb.

now is an adverb but present is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
now Yes No No Yes
present Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, present is a hypernym of now; that is, present is a word with a broader meaning than now:
  • now: the momentary present
  • present: the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
Other hypernyms of now include nowadays.
now (noun) present (noun)
the momentary present 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
now (adjective) present (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
now (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
now (adverb) present (adverb)
in these times
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
used to preface a command or reproof or request
at the present moment
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
in the immediate past
(prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity
Difference between now and present

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