WordCmp.com

present vs hand out

hand out vs present

present is a noun but hand out is not a noun.

present is an adjective but hand out is not an adjective.

present and hand out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
present Yes Yes Yes No
hand out No No Yes No
As verbs, hand out is a hyponym of present; that is, hand out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than present:
  • present: give as a present; make a gift of
  • hand out: give to several people
present (noun) hand out (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) hand out (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
present (verb) hand out (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind give to several people
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 hand out

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.