gift
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ɡɪft/]
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Senses
1. gift (noun) — sense 1
Definition: Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.
Example: She gave him a cell phone as a birthday gift.
2. gift (noun) — sense 2
Definition: A talent or natural ability.
Example: She had a gift for playing the flute.
3. gift (noun) — sense 3
Definition: Something gained incidentally, without effort.
4. gift (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To give as a gift or donation.
5. gift (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To give away, to concede easily.
Example: Chelsea threw away two points when substitute Salomon Kalou gifted Valencia a penalty five minutes from time with a needless handball.
Structure of the word
Roots:- gʰebʰ (Proto-Indo-European)
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