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Give
ɡɪv
Extremely common
0 - 100
0 - 100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Give -
To transfer possession or control of something to someone else
Example: She gave me a book for my birthday.
Usage: informalContext: daily conversations
Note: Commonly used in various contexts to indicate the act of providing something to someone else.
To provide or offer something willingly
Example: He gave his time to help the community.
Usage: formalContext: professional settings
Note: Often used in formal situations to convey the act of offering assistance or resources.
To yield or produce a result or effect
Example: The new strategy gave positive results.
Usage: formalContext: academic or business discussions
Note: Used to describe the outcome or consequence of a particular action or decision.
To perform an action or gesture
Example: He gave a speech at the conference.
Usage: formalContext: public speaking or presentations
Note: Frequently used in the context of public speaking or performing a specific task.
Give's synonyms
Give
To transfer the possession of something to someone else.
Example: She gave me a book for my birthday.
Note:
Provide
To supply or make available something that is needed or desired.
Example: The organization provides shelter for the homeless.
Note: Provide often implies fulfilling a need or requirement.
Grant
To agree to give or allow something requested.
Example: The committee granted her request for additional funding.
Note: Grant is often used in formal or official contexts.
Offer
To present or proffer something for someone to accept or reject.
Example: He offered his assistance with the project.
Note: Offer implies presenting something for acceptance or refusal.
Donate
To give something, especially money or goods, to a person or organization for a charitable cause.
Example: Many people donated money to help the victims of the disaster.
Note: Donate specifically refers to giving for a charitable or altruistic purpose.
Give expressions, common phrases
Give up
To stop doing or believing in something; to surrender.
Example: She decided to give up smoking for her health.
Note: The original word 'give' simply means to provide something, whereas 'give up' implies quitting or surrendering.
Give in
To yield or surrender; to stop resisting.
Example: After a long argument, he finally gave in and agreed to her idea.
Note: While 'give' can mean to provide something, 'give in' means to yield or surrender in a situation.
Give back
To return something that was borrowed or taken.
Example: He promised to give back the money he borrowed from his friend.
Note: Unlike 'give,' which is a general term for providing something, 'give back' specifically refers to returning something.
Give away
To donate or distribute something for free.
Example: They decided to give away their old furniture to charity.
Note: While 'give' involves providing something, 'give away' emphasizes giving something for free or as a gift.
Give in to
To succumb to a desire or pressure; to yield to a temptation.
Example: She couldn't resist the temptation and gave in to eating the chocolate cake.
Note: This phrase adds the aspect of yielding to a specific desire or pressure, unlike the general act of giving.
Give off
To emit or release something such as light, heat, or odor.
Example: The flowers give off a pleasant fragrance in the garden.
Note: Whereas 'give' refers to providing something, 'give off' indicates emitting or releasing something.
Give out
To distribute or dispense something to others.
Example: The teacher gave out the assignment to the students.
Note: Unlike 'give,' which is a general term, 'give out' specifically refers to distributing or dispensing something.
Give everyday (slang) expressions
Give a heads up
To inform or warn someone in advance about something.
Example: Hey, just wanted to give you a heads up that the meeting has been rescheduled.
Note: This slang term adds a sense of giving prior notice compared to just 'give'.
Give it a shot
To try something without being too serious or committing to it.
Example: I've never tried surfing before, but I'll give it a shot this weekend.
Note: This slang term implies making an attempt or effort, often without a guarantee of success, compared to just 'give'.
Give me a break
Expression used to ask for sympathy, understanding, or to request to stop being teased or criticized.
Example: I studied all night for this test. Give me a break if I don't do well.
Note: This slang term is a plea for leniency or understanding, compared to just 'give' which is more neutral.
Give someone a hand
To help someone with a task or problem.
Example: Could you give me a hand lifting this heavy box?
Note: This slang term involves providing assistance to someone, compared to just 'give' which is less specific.
Give - Examples
Can you give me a pen?
They always give generously to charity.
I will give you my phone number so we can stay in touch.
Please give me some advice on how to improve my English skills.
Give grammar
Give - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: give
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): give
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): give
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): gave
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): given
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): giving
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): gives
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): give
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): give
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Give Contains 1 syllables: give
Phonetic transcription: ˈgiv
give , ˈgiv (The red syllable is stressed)
Give - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Give: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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