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gift vs alms-giving

alms-giving vs gift

gift and alms-giving both are nouns.

gift is a verb but alms-giving is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gift Yes No Yes No
alms-giving Yes No No No
As nouns, alms-giving is a hyponym of gift; that is, alms-giving is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gift:
  • gift: the act of giving
  • alms-giving: making voluntary contributions to aid the poor
gift (noun) alms-giving (noun)
the act of giving making voluntary contributions to aid the poor
natural abilities or qualities
something acquired without compensation
gift (verb) alms-giving (verb)
give as a present; make a gift of
give qualities or abilities to
Difference between gift and alms-giving

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