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present vs time

time vs present

present and time both are nouns.

present is an adjective but time is not an adjective.

present and time both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
present Yes Yes Yes No
time Yes No Yes No
As nouns, time is a hypernym of present; that is, time is a word with a broader meaning than present:
  • present: the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
  • time: the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
present (noun) time (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
something presented as a gift rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech an instance or single occasion for some event
a person's experience on a particular occasion
an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)
the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned
a reading of a point in time as given by a clock
the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event
a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something
a suitable moment
present (adjective) time (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
present (verb) time (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
cause to come to know personally regulate or set the time of
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position assign a time for an activity or event
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. set the speed, duration, or execution of
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 time

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