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speak vs present

present vs speak

speak is not a noun while present is a noun.

speak is not an adjective while present is an adjective.

speak and present both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
speak No No Yes No
present Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, present is a hyponym of speak; that is, present is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than speak:
  • speak: express in speech
  • present: deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
speak (noun) present (noun)
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
speak (adjective) present (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
speak (verb) present (verb)
express in speech bring forward and present to the mind
exchange thoughts; talk with cause to come to know personally
use language deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
give a speech to recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
make a characteristic or natural sound 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 speak and present

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