give
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈɡɪv/]
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Senses
1. give (verb) — sense 1
Definition: To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.: To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).
Example: I gave him my coat.
Concept: Щедрость
2. give (verb) — sense 2
Definition: To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.: To make a present or gift of.
Example: I'm going to give my wife a necklace for her birthday.
3. give (verb) — sense 3
Definition: To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.: To pledge.
Example: I gave him my word that I'd protect his children.
4. give (noun) — sense 4
Definition: The amount of bending that something undergoes when a force is applied to it; a tendency to yield under pressure; resilience.
Example: This chair doesn't have much give.
Structure of the word
Roots:- gʰebʰ (Proto-Indo-European)
Connections
Polarities
Gift ↔ Receipt — concept «Щедрость»
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