Words / A1

GIV/ɡɪv/

To give is to put something in someone’s hand or let them have it. Pattern: give someone something, or give something to someone. Past: gave. Opposite idea: take. Give me the book is basic classroom English.

Meaning

To put something in someone’s hand or let them have it.

Examples

• “Please give me the book.”
• “She gave him a pen.”

Good to know

Past: gave. give + person + thing.

Near in meaning

hand

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