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present vs absent

absent vs present

present is a noun but absent is not a noun.

present and absent both are adjectives.

present and absent both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
present Yes Yes Yes No
absent No Yes Yes No
present (noun) absent (noun)
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
present (adjective) absent (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration not being in a specified place
being or existing in a specified place lost in thought; showing preoccupation
nonexistent
present (verb) absent (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind stay away or leave
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 present and absent

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