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present vs say

say vs present

present and say both are nouns.

present is an adjective but say is not an adjective.

present and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
present Yes Yes Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hypernym of present; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than present:
  • present: bring forward and present to the mind
  • say: express in words
Other hypernyms of present include state, tell.
present (noun) say (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking the chance to speak
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) say (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
present (verb) say (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind express in words
cause to come to know personally report or maintain
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position express a supposition
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize communicate or express nonverbally
perform (a play), especially on a stage recite or repeat a fixed text
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture indicate
give an exhibition of to an interested audience state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
give as a present; make a gift of utter aloud
hand over formally have or contain a certain wording or form
give, especially as an honor or reward
offer for others to consider
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