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present vs nonce

nonce vs present

present and nonce both are nouns.

present is an adjective but nonce is not an adjective.

present is a verb but nonce is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
present Yes Yes Yes No
nonce Yes No No No
As nouns, nonce is a hyponym of present; that is, nonce is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than present:
  • present: the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
  • nonce: the present occasion
Other hyponyms of present include now, here and now, moment, present moment, date, time being, today, tonight.
present (noun) nonce (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking the present occasion
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) nonce (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
present (verb) nonce (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind
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 nonce

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