Gift vs Dexterity - What's the difference?
gift | dexterity | Related terms |
Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.
A talent or natural ability.
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*:“[…] it is not fair of you to bring against mankind double weapons ! Dangerous enough you are as woman alone, without bringing to your aid those gifts of mind suited to problems which men have been accustomed to arrogate to themselves.”
Something gained incidentally, without effort.
The act, right, or power of giving or bestowing.
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To give as a gift.
To give away, to concede easily.
* {{quote-news
, year=2011
, date=September 28
, author=Jon Smith
, title=Valencia 1 - 1 Chelsea
, work=BBC Sport
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
* {{quote-book, year=1913, author=
, title=Lord Stranleigh Abroad
, chapter=5 (label) Skill in using weapons.
As nouns the difference between gift and dexterity
is that gift is something given to another voluntarily, without charge while dexterity is skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.As a verb gift
is to give as a gift.gift
English
Noun
(en noun)Synonyms
* (1): (often monetary'') contribution, (''monetary ) donation, present * (2): talentSee also
* lagniappeVerb
(en verb)citation, page= , passage=Chelsea threw away two points when substitute Salomon Kalou gifted Valencia a penalty five minutes from time with a needless handball.}}
Synonyms
* contribute * donate * giveDerived terms
* gift from above * gift horse * gift of the gab * gift voucher * God's gift to man * God's gift to women * regiftAnagrams
* 1000 English basic words ----dexterity
English
Noun
citation, passage=She removed Stranleigh’s coat with a dexterity that aroused his imagination. The elder woman returned with dressings and a sponge, which she placed on a chair.}}
- Playing computer games can improve your manual dexterity .
- She twirled the pencil through her fingers with impressive dexterity .