Simple meaning
What does Give mean?
Give means to let someone have something.
Dictionary definition
To hand, offer, or provide something to someone.
Example sentences
Give in a sentence
easy
Give your friend a turn.
medium
The teacher will give clear directions.
hard
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Synonyms
Words like Give
shareUse when giving part of something to others.
offerUse when presenting something for someone to take.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Give word family
Base word
give
verb
gives
Gives now or often.
verb
gave
Gave in the past.
verb
giving
Handing or offering now.
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Quick practice
Try Give
Practice 1
Which word is an antonym of give?
Take can be an opposite because it means receiving or removing something.
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