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give-up

give-up
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [giv uhp]
    • /gɪv ʌp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [giv uhp]
    • /gɪv ʌp/

Definitions of give-up word

  • noun give-up something conceded or relinquished; concession: Labor has balked at any more give-ups in the contract talks. 1
  • noun give-up Stock Exchange. a commission shared among two or more stockbrokers. a part of a commission that constitutes a single such share. 1

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Origin of give-up

First appearance:

before 1965
One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70; noun use of verb phrase give up

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Parts of speech for Give-up

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

give-up popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for give-up

noun give-up

  • reimbursement — to make repayment to for expense or loss incurred: The insurance company reimbursed him for his losses in the fire.
  • kickback — a percentage of income given to a person in a position of power or influence as payment for having made the income possible: usually considered improper or unethical.
  • rebate — a return of part of the original payment for some service or merchandise; partial refund.
  • discount — to deduct a certain amount from (a bill, charge, etc.): All bills that are paid promptly will be discounted at two percent.
  • compensation — Compensation is money that someone who has experienced loss or suffering claims from the person or organization responsible, or from the state.

Antonyms for give-up

noun give-up

  • penalty — a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.

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