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- [out-giv-ing]
- /ˈaʊtˌgɪv ɪŋ/
- /ˈaʊt.ˌɡɪ.vɪŋ/
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- [out-giv-ing]
- /ˈaʊtˌgɪv ɪŋ/
Definitions of outgiving word
- adjective outgiving friendly or responsive; outgoing. 1
- noun outgiving Archaic. something given out, as a statement or proclamation. 1
- noun outgiving Present participle of outgive. 1
- noun outgiving the act of giving (something) 0
- noun outgiving that which is given 0
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Origin of outgiving
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-1665; out- + give + -ing1, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Outgiving
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
outgiving popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
outgiving usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outgiving
adjective outgiving
- complacent — A complacent person is very pleased with themselves or feels that they do not need to do anything about a situation, even though the situation may be uncertain or dangerous.
- permissive — habitually or characteristically accepting or tolerant of something, as social behavior or linguistic usage, that others might disapprove or forbid.
- breezy — If you describe someone as breezy, you mean that they behave in a casual, cheerful, and confident manner.
- carefree — A carefree person or period of time doesn't have or involve any problems, worries, or responsibilities.
- casual — If you are casual, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing.
Antonyms for outgiving
adjective outgiving
- agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- deliberate — If you do something that is deliberate, you planned or decided to do it beforehand, and so it happens on purpose rather than by chance.
- excited — awakened
- nervous — highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive: to become nervous under stress.
- planned — arranged, organized, or done in accordance with a plan: a planned attack.
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