English · Word Candidate

gift

/ɡɪft/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: gifting · gifted

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một thứ được đưa cho người khác tự nguyện, không tính phí

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Noun

Examples

She gave him a cell phone as a birthday gift.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A talent or natural ability.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một tài năng hoặc khả năng tự nhiên

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Noun

Examples

She had a gift for playing the flute.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To give as a gift or donation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đưa cho như một món quà hoặc quyên góp

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To give away, to concede easily.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đưa đi, nhường dễ dàng

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Verb

Examples

Chelsea threw away two points when substitute Salomon Kalou gifted Valencia a penalty five minutes from time with a needless handball.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gift” mean?

Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.

Is “gift” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.