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gift vs largess

largess vs gift

gift and largess both are nouns.

gift is a verb but largess is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gift Yes No Yes No
largess Yes No No No
As nouns, largess is a hyponym of gift; that is, largess is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gift:
  • gift: something acquired without compensation
  • largess: a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously
gift (noun) largess (noun)
the act of giving liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
natural abilities or qualities a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously
something acquired without compensation
gift (verb) largess (verb)
give as a present; make a gift of
give qualities or abilities to
Difference between gift and largess

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