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present vs present tense

present tense vs present

present and present tense both are nouns.

present is an adjective but present tense is not an adjective.

present is a verb but present tense is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
present Yes Yes Yes No
present tense Yes No No No
As nouns, present and present tense are synonyms defined as:
  • present and present tense: a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
present (noun) present tense (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking 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) present tense (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
present (verb) present tense (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 present tense

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