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gift vs cede

cede vs gift

gift is a noun but cede is not a noun.

gift and cede both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gift Yes No Yes No
cede No No Yes No
As verbs, cede is a hyponym of gift; that is, cede is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gift:
  • gift: give as a present; make a gift of
  • cede: relinquish possession or control over
gift (noun) cede (noun)
the act of giving
natural abilities or qualities
something acquired without compensation
gift (verb) cede (verb)
give as a present; make a gift of relinquish possession or control over
give qualities or abilities to give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
Difference between gift and cede

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