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time vs present

present vs time

time and present both are nouns.

time is not an adjective while present is an adjective.

time and present both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
time Yes No Yes No
present Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, present is a hyponym of time; that is, present is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than time:
  • time: the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
  • present: the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
time (noun) present (noun)
the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration something presented as a gift
an instance or single occasion for some event the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
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
time (adjective) present (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
time (verb) present (verb)
measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time bring forward and present to the mind
regulate or set the time of cause to come to know personally
adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
assign a time for an activity or event recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
set the speed, duration, or execution of 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 time and present

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