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giving

Pronunciation: [/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/]

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giving: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use giving in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “charity”

(noun) the act of providing help or support to others without expecting anything in return. This is when you give things like food, clothes, or money to people who need help.

Example

Her giving to the local food bank every month helps many families in need.

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His lack of giving to charity shows his selfishness.

Example

How important is giving back to the community?

Context: “ability”

(noun) the quality or ability to be generous and provide help to others willingly. It's about being willing to share what you have with others.

Example

Her giving knows no bounds; she is always ready to lend a helping hand.

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His lack of giving makes him seem selfish and uncaring.

Example

Why is giving an important trait to have?

Context: “action”

(verb) the act of transferring something to someone else without expecting anything in return. When you give, you share or provide something to another person.

Example

She is giving her old clothes to the homeless shelter.

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He is not giving his time to help with the charity event.

Example

What are you giving to your friend for their birthday?

How to pronounce giving

Pronunciation: [/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/]

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