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say vs present

present vs say

say and present both are nouns.

say is not an adjective while present is an adjective.

say and present both are verbs.

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

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