gives
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
An inflected form of give · plural.
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,354 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 13,563 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.006% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length also: spring, springiness
gives in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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If he gives us a month, our success is certain.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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But never mind, signora, sixty francs, together with what your father gives me, it’s a fortune.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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On the contrary, the news I bring gives me reason to expect much from his favor.
An Egyptian Princess — Volume 07 · Georg Ebers · Chapter 1
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Like Dian's kiss, unasked, unsought, Love gives itself, but is not bought; Nor voice, nor sound betrays Its deep, impassioned gaze.
The Complete Poetical Works of Henry · Henry Wadsworth Longfellow · Chapter 1
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Without protection, save that which innocence gives to every good woman, they went about their work, fearing no assault and suffering none.
The Red Record Tabulated Statistics · Ida B. Wells-Barnett · Chapter 1