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present vs cede

cede vs present

present is a noun but cede is not a noun.

present is an adjective but cede is not an adjective.

present and cede both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
present Yes Yes Yes No
cede No No Yes No
As verbs, cede is a hyponym of present; that is, cede is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than present:
  • present: give as a present; make a gift of
  • cede: relinquish possession or control over
present (noun) cede (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) cede (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
present (verb) cede (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind relinquish possession or control over
cause to come to know personally give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
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 cede

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