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giving

adjective · noun

Form of giv , present participle of giv.

Simple meaning

Having the tendency to give.

Pronunciation

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ˈɡɪvɪŋ

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Having the tendency to give; generous.

noun

  1. The act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or imparting.

  2. A gift; a benefaction.

  3. The act of softening, breaking, or yielding.

  4. The act of giving

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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giving birthafter givingthus givingbefore giving

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • bountiful

    Having a quantity or amount that is generous or plentiful.

  • bighearted

    Noble, kind and generous.

  • liberal

    Generous; permitting liberty; willing to give unsparingly.

  • bounteous

    Inclined to be generous.

Word Family

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • giving birthnounCompound term

    The process of giving birth.

  • giving medicationnounCompound term

    The act of administering medication.

  • giving upnounCompound term

    A verbal act of admitting defeat.

  • alms-givingnounCompound term

    Making voluntary contributions to aid the poor.

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Synonyms

Sense: having the tendency to give

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