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present vs comprise

comprise vs present

present is a noun but comprise is not a noun.

present is an adjective but comprise is not an adjective.

present and comprise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
present Yes Yes Yes No
comprise No No Yes No
As verbs, comprise is a hypernym of present; that is, comprise is a word with a broader meaning than present:
  • present: offer for others to consider
  • comprise: form or compose
Other hypernyms of present include be, constitute, make up, represent.
present (noun) comprise (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) comprise (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
present (verb) comprise (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind include or contain; have as a component
cause to come to know personally be composed of
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) form or compose
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 comprise

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