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Meaning of giving

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

giving

Pronunciation:/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

  2. (ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).

    Example: I give it a 95% chance of success.

  3. To yield slightly when a force is applied.

  4. To collapse under pressure or force.

    Example: One pillar gave, then more, and suddenly the whole floor pancaked onto the floor below.

noun

Definitions

  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.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having the tendency to give; generous