past vs present

present vs past

past and present both are nouns.

past and present both are adjectives.

past is not a verb while present is a verb.

past is an adverb but present is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
past	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
present	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

past (noun)	present (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past	a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
the time that has elapsed	something presented as a gift
a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret)	the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

past (adjective)	present (adjective)
earlier than the present time; no longer current	temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office	being or existing in a specified place

past (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

past (adverb)	present (adverb)
so as to pass a given point

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