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wrapping vs gift wrapping

gift wrapping vs wrapping

wrapping and gift wrapping both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wrapping Yes No No No
gift wrapping Yes No No No
As nouns, gift wrapping is a hyponym of wrapping; that is, gift wrapping is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wrapping:
  • wrapping: the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
  • gift wrapping: ornamental wrapping for gifts
Other hyponyms of wrapping include envelope, film, plastic film, jacket, plastic wrap.
wrapping (noun) gift wrapping (noun)
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped ornamental wrapping for gifts
an enveloping bandage
Difference between wrapping and gift wrapping

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