The amount of bending that something undergoes when a force is applied to it; a tendency to yield under pressure; resilence.
"The medieval manuscript contains several alternative spellings, including an early instance where give is used as a variant for the word gyve to mean shackle."
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Alternative form of gyve
In plain English: A give is an act of providing something to someone else.
"He decided to give up his old car for free."
Usage: Do not use "give" as a noun to mean a shackle or fetter; that is an archaic spelling of "gyve." In modern English, the word "give" functions only as a verb meaning to provide or transfer something.
Verb
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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
"She gave her old coat to the shelter instead of throwing it away."
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To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).
"I will give you my old jacket since it is too small for me anymore."
In plain English: To give means to hand something to someone else so they can have it.
"She decided to give him a chance to explain his side."
Usage: Use "give" to indicate the act of transferring possession of an object or conveying an abstract concept like advice or time to another person. It typically requires a direct object for what is being transferred and often includes an indirect object specifying the recipient.
Example Sentences
"He decided to give up his old car for free."noun
"She decided to give him a chance to explain his side."verb
The word "give" comes from a mix of Old English and Old Norse words for "to give," which merged in Middle English to replace an earlier form called "yive." This shift was driven by the strong influence of Old Norse, ensuring that the familiar meaning of offering something has remained consistent since its Proto-Germanic roots.