Giving Definition & Meaning

giving
adjective
  1. given or giving freely; "was a big tipper"; "the bounteous goodness of God"; "bountiful compliments"; "a freehanded host"; "a handsome allowance"; "Saturday's child is loving and giving"; "a liberal backer of the arts"; "a munificent gift"; "her fond and openhanded grandfather"
noun
  1. the act of giving
  2. the imparting of news or promises etc.; "he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving"; "giving his word of honor seemed to come too easily"
  3. disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return; "the alumni followed a program of annual giving"

Synonyms for giving

big adv

extremely well; "his performance went over big" in a boastful manner; "he talked big all evening" on a grand scale

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bighearted adj

given or giving freely; "was a big tipper"; "the bounteous goodness of God"; "bountiful compliments

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bounteous adj

given or giving freely; "was a big tipper"; "the bounteous goodness of God"; "bountiful compliments

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bountiful adj

given or giving freely; "was a big tipper"; "the bounteous goodness of God"; "bountiful compliments

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freehanded adj

done by hand without mechanical aids or devices; "a freehand drawing" given or giving freely; "was a big tipper

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generous adj

willing to give and share unstintingly; "a generous donation" not petty in character and mind

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gift noun

something acquired without compensation natural abilities or qualities the act of giving give qualities or abilities to

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handsome adj

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion; "a fine-looking woman

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liberal adj

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness; "a broad political stance"; "generous and broad sympathies

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"Giving" in song lyrics

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  • "got family ties, your family's giving"
    Aceyalone — All Balls Don't Bounce
  • "Cause when I start robbing, you'd better start giving"
    Akinyele — The Robbery Song
  • "Commercialized Christmas, but I'm still giving"
    Annakin Slayd — Alive

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Frequently asked questions

What does giving mean?
given or giving freely; "was a big tipper"; "the bounteous goodness of God"; "bountiful compliments"; "a freehanded host"; "a handsome allowance"; "Saturday's child is loving and giving"; "a liberal backer of the arts"; "a munificent gift"; "her fond and openhanded grandfather" the act of giving the imparting of news or promises etc.; "he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving
What part of speech is giving?
Giving is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does giving have?
Giving has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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