Definition of giving

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • giving is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • giving is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • giving is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of giving


  • given or giving freely (adjective)

    Examples

    1. Saturday's child is loving and giving

    Synonyms

    1. big
    2. bighearted
    3. bounteous
    4. bountiful
    5. freehanded
    6. handsome
    7. liberal
    8. openhanded
  • the act of giving (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. gift
  • disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return (noun)

    Examples

    1. the alumni followed a program of annual giving
  • the imparting of news or promises etc. (noun)

    Examples

    1. he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving
    2. giving his word of honor seemed to come too easily

See definition of giving in Merriam Webster