present vs gift

gift vs present

present and gift both are nouns.

present is an adjective but gift is not an adjective.

present and gift both are verbs.

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

As nouns, gift is a hypernym of present; that is, gift is a word with a broader meaning than present:

present: something presented as a gift
gift: something acquired without compensation

As verbs, present and gift are synonyms defined as:

present and gift: give as a present; make a gift of

Other synonyms of present include give.

present (noun)	gift (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking	the act of giving
something presented as a gift	natural abilities or qualities
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech	something acquired without compensation

present (adjective)	gift (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place

present (verb)	gift (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind	give as a present; make a gift of
cause to come to know personally	give qualities or abilities to
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 gift

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