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today vs present

present vs today

today and present both are nouns.

today is not an adjective while present is an adjective.

today is not a verb while present is a verb.

today is an adverb but present is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
today Yes No No Yes
present Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, present is a hypernym of today; that is, present is a word with a broader meaning than today:
  • today: the present time or age
  • present: the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
Other hypernyms of today include nowadays.
today (noun) present (noun)
the present time or age a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow) something presented as a gift
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
today (adjective) present (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
today (verb) present (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind
cause to come to know personally
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
today (adverb) present (adverb)
on this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow
in these times
Difference between today and present

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