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alms-giving vs giving

giving vs alms-giving

alms-giving and giving both are nouns.

alms-giving is not an adjective while giving is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alms-giving Yes No No No
giving Yes Yes No No
As nouns, giving is a hypernym of alms-giving; that is, giving is a word with a broader meaning than alms-giving:
  • alms-giving: making voluntary contributions to aid the poor
  • giving: the act of giving
Other hypernyms of alms-giving include gift.
alms-giving (noun) giving (noun)
making voluntary contributions to aid the poor the act of giving
disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return
the imparting of news or promises etc.
alms-giving (adjective) giving (adjective)
given or giving freely
Difference between alms-giving and giving

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