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largess vs gift

gift vs largess

largess and gift both are nouns.

largess is not a verb while gift is a verb.

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

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