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present vs simple present

simple present vs present

present and simple present both are nouns.

present is an adjective but simple present is not an adjective.

present is a verb but simple present is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
present Yes Yes Yes No
simple present Yes No No No
As nouns, simple present is a hyponym of present; that is, simple present is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than present:
  • present: a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
  • simple present: the tense that is used to refer to events, actions, and conditions that are happening all the time, or exist now.
Other hyponyms of present include historical present, present simple.
present (noun) simple present (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking the tense that is used to refer to events, actions, and conditions that are happening all the time, or exist now.
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) simple present (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
present (verb) simple present (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 simple present

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