giving

GIV-ing/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

Noun pluralgivings (some meanings)

7 meanings of giving

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verb
The -ing form of give. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
She is giving her old toys to the younger kids.
Giving away food to neighbors made him feel happy.
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2
adjective
Happy to share what you have with other people.
Like a friend who always shares their lunch with you.
She is a very giving person who always helps her friends.
His giving heart means he never turns anyone away.
Similargenerous, charitable, unselfish, kind
Oppositeselfish, stingy, mean
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3
noununcountable
The act of handing something to someone as a gift.
Like the moment you hand a wrapped present to someone.
The giving of presents is her favorite part of the holidays.
He believes the giving of help matters more than money.
Similarpresentation, bestowal, donation
4
nouncountable
A gift, or something kind given to help someone.
Like a present someone hands you to make life a little easier.
The school received a generous giving from a former student.
A single giving from the donor paid for the new library.
Similargift, donation, contribution
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5
verbslangtransitive
To show a certain mood or style, like a look that reminds you of something.
Like a song that makes you feel like it's summer.
Your new jacket is giving cool rockstar energy.
This whole room is giving cozy mountain cabin.
Similarchanneling, serving
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6
verbslangintransitive
To look amazing, stylish, and full of impressive energy.
Like when something looks so good you just say wow.
She walked onto the stage and it was giving.
Look at this outfit. It is really giving!
Similarslaying, serving
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7
noununcountable
The act of bending, softening, or breaking under weight or force.
Like a sponge that slowly sinks in when you press it.
The slow giving of the ice made them step back from the edge.
You could feel the giving of the old floor under your feet.
Similaryielding, failure
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giving is a form of give

give, verb: To put something into someone's hands or let them have it. Full entry

Forms: givegives he/she/itgiving -ing formgave past tensegiven past participle
Spelling: give → giving: drop the e, add -ing

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Origin

It comes from the verb "give" plus the ending "-ing".