English Explanatory Dictionary

giveaway

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that is given away or handed out for free.
  2. An event at which things are given away for free.
  3. The act of giving something away for free.
  4. An indicator that makes something obvious or apparent.
adj
  1. free of charge, at no cost.
  2. very low.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-giveaway.wav

Word forms

giveaway giveaways give-away

Etymology

Deverbal from give away.

Synonyms

freebie clue sign tell

Related words

giveback takeaway

Derived words

dead giveaway giveaway price

Translations

Finnish: ilmainen Finnish: kylkiäinen Finnish: tapahtuma, jossa jaetaan ilmaiseksi Finnish: arvonta German: Werbegeschenk German: Gratisartikel German: Giveaway German: Werbeveranstaltung German: Verschenkaktion Spanish: rifa gratiñán Spanish: porra gratarola Spanish: lotería gratis
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