present vs past

past vs present

present and past both are nouns.

present and past both are adjectives.

present is a verb but past is not a verb.

present is not an adverb while past is an adverb.

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

present (noun)	past (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking	a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past
something presented as a gift	the time that has elapsed
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech	a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret)

present (adjective)	past (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration	earlier than the present time; no longer current
being or existing in a specified place	of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office

present (verb)	past (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

present (adverb)	past (adverb)
	so as to pass a given point

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