Give vs. Gimme

Give vs. Gimme — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Give and Gimme

Giveverb

(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

Gimmenoun

(colloquial) That which is easily obtained, or certain to occur.

It's a gimme.

Giveverb

To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).

I gave him my coat.I gave my coat to the beggar.When they asked, I gave my coat.

Gimmenoun

(golf) A tap-in putt, usually a couple inches from the cup.

Don't count two strokes for that — it was a gimme: if I wasn't holding the flag with my other hand, for the next players waiting on the hole, it would have gone in.

Giveverb

To make a present or gift of.

I'm going to give my wife a necklace for her birthday.She gave a pair of shoes to her husband for their anniversary.He gives of his energies to the organization.

Giveverb

To pledge.

I gave him my word that I'd protect his children.
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Giveverb

To provide (something) to (someone), to allow or afford.

I gave them permission to miss tomorrow's class.Please give me some more time.

Giveverb

To cause (a sensation or feeling) to exist in.

It gives me a lot of pleasure to be here tonight.The fence gave me an electric shock.My mother-in-law gives me nothing but grief.

Giveverb

To carry out (a physical interaction) with (something).

I want to give you a kiss.She gave him a hug.I'd like to give the tire a kick.I gave the boy a push on the swing.She gave me a wink afterwards, so I knew she was joking.

Giveverb

To pass (something) into (someone's) hand or the like.

Give me your hand.On entering the house, he gave his coat to the doorman.

Giveverb

To cause (a disease or condition) in, or to transmit (a disease or condition) to.

My boyfriend gave me chlamydia.He was convinced that it was his alcoholism that gave him cancer.

Giveverb

(ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).

I give it ten minutes before he gives up.I give it a 95% chance of success.I'll give their marriage six months.
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Giveverb

(intransitive) To yield slightly when a force is applied.

Giveverb

(intransitive) To collapse under pressure or force.

One pillar gave, then more, and suddenly the whole floor pancaked onto the floor below.

Giveverb

(transitive) To provide, as, a service or a broadcast.

They're giving my favorite show!

Giveverb

(intransitive) To lead (onto or into).

The master bedroom gives onto a spacious balcony.

Giveverb

To provide a view of.

His window gave the park.

Giveverb

To exhibit as a product or result; to produce; to yield.

The number of men, divided by the number of ships, gives four hundred to each ship.

Giveverb

To cause; to make; used with the infinitive.

Giveverb

To cause (someone) to have; produce in (someone); effectuate.

Giveverb

To allow or admit by way of supposition; to concede.

He can be bad-tempered, I'll give you that, but he's a hard worker.

Giveverb

To attribute; to assign; to adjudge.

Giveverb

To communicate or announce (advice, tidings, etc.); to pronounce or utter (an opinion, a judgment, a shout, etc.).

Giveverb

(dated) To grant power or permission to; to allow.

Giveverb

(reflexive) To devote or apply (oneself).

The soldiers give themselves to plunder.That boy is given to fits of bad temper.

Giveverb

(obsolete) To become soft or moist.

Giveverb

(obsolete) To shed tears; to weep.

Giveverb

(obsolete) To have a misgiving.

Giveverb

To be going on, to be occurring

What gives?

Givenoun

(uncountable) The amount of bending that something undergoes when a force is applied to it; a tendency to yield under pressure; resilence.

This chair doesn't have much give.There is no give in his dogmatic religious beliefs.

Givenoun

the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

Giveverb

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense;

She gave him a black eyeThe draft gave me a cold

Giveverb

be the cause or source of;

He gave me a lot of troubleOur meeting afforded much interesting information

Giveverb

transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody;

I gave her my moneycan you give me lessons?She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care

Giveverb

convey or reveal information;

Give one's name

Giveverb

convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow;

Don't pay him any mindgive the ordersGive him my best regardspay attention

Giveverb

organize or be responsible for;

hold a receptionhave, throw, or make a partygive a course

Giveverb

convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture;

Throw a glanceShe gave me a dirty look

Giveverb

give as a present; make a gift of;

What will you give her for her birthday?

Giveverb

bring about;

His two singles gave the team the victory

Giveverb

dedicate;

give thought togive priority topay attention to

Giveverb

give or supply;

The cow brings in 5 liters of milkThis year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of cornThe estate renders some revenue for the family

Giveverb

tell or deposit (information) knowledge;

give a secret to the Russiansleave your name and address here

Giveverb

bring about;

The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth

Giveverb

leave with; give temporarily;

Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?Can I give you the children for the weekend?

Giveverb

emit or utter;

Give a gulpgive a yelp

Giveverb

endure the loss of;

He gave his life for his childrenI gave two sons to the war

Giveverb

place into the hands or custody of;

hand me the spoon, pleaseTurn the files over to me, pleaseHe turned over the prisoner to his lawyers

Giveverb

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause;

She committed herself to the work of Godgive one's talents to a good causeconsecrate your life to the church

Giveverb

give (as medicine);

I gave him the drug

Giveverb

give or convey physically;

She gave him First AidI gave him a punch in the nose

Giveverb

bestow;

give hommagerender thanks

Giveverb

bestow, especially officially;

grant a degreegive a divorceThis bill grants us new rights

Giveverb

move in order to make room for someone for something;

The park gave way to a supermarket`Move over,' he told the crowd

Giveverb

give food to;

Feed the starving children in Indiadon't give the child this tough meat

Giveverb

contribute to some cause;

I gave at the office

Giveverb

break down, literally or metaphorically;

The wall collapsedThe business collapsedThe dam brokeThe roof collapsedThe wall gave inThe roof finally gave under the weight of the ice

Giveverb

estimate the duration or outcome of something;

He gave the patient three months to liveI gave him a very good chance at success

Giveverb

execute and deliver;

Give bond

Giveverb

deliver in exchange or recompense;

I'll give you three books for four CDs

Giveverb

afford access to;

the door opens to the patioThe French doors give onto a terrace

Giveverb

present to view;

He gave the sign to start

Giveverb

perform for an audience;

Pollini is giving another concert in New York

Giveverb

be flexible under stress of physical force;

This material doesn't give

Giveverb

propose;

He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party

Giveverb

legal use: accord by verdict;

give a decision for the plaintiff

Giveverb

manifest or show;

This student gives promise of real creativityThe office gave evidence of tampering

Giveverb

offer in good faith;

He gave her his word

Giveverb

submit for consideration, judgment, or use;

give one's opiniongive an excuse

Giveverb

guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion;

You gave me to think that you agreed with me

Giveverb

allow to have or take;

I give you two minutes to respond

Giveverb

inflict as a punishment;

She gave the boy a good spankingThe judge gave me 10 years

Giveverb

occur;

what gives?

Giveverb

consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man;

She gave herself to many men

Giveverb

proffer (a body part);

She gave her hand to her little sister