Kilo Lingo

give

/ɡɪv/

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Translation

To hand something to someone so it becomes theirs to have or use.

Grammar

Verb typeirregular (give, gives, gave, given)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

Please book.

"Give" means hand the book to me.

gives money charity.

"Gives" is the form used with he, she, or it.

gave present.

"Gave" is the past form of "give".

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This word is part of lesson 2.