Difference between Gift and Giving

What is the difference between Gift and Giving?

Gift as a verb is to give (as a gift) to. while Giving as a verb is (ditransitive) to move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

Gift

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To give (as a gift) to.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Something given to another voluntarily, without charge. A talent or natural ability. Something gained incidentally, without effort.

Example sentence: The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it.

Giving

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: having the tendency to give

Example sentence: Never stop, never give up, never stop giving yourself the self-confidence you need to be a champion.

We hope you now know whether to use Gift or Giving in your sentence.

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