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reason vs present

present vs reason

reason and present both are nouns.

reason is not an adjective while present is an adjective.

reason and present both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reason Yes No Yes No
present Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, present is a hypernym of reason; that is, present is a word with a broader meaning than reason:
  • reason: present reasons and arguments
  • present: bring forward and present to the mind
Other hypernyms of reason include lay out, represent.
reason (noun) present (noun)
the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion something presented as a gift
a justification for something existing or happening the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
a rational motive for a belief or action
the state of having good sense and sound judgment
reason (adjective) present (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
reason (verb) present (verb)
think logically bring forward and present to the mind
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion cause to come to know personally
present reasons and arguments 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 reason and present

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