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Largess vs Payment - What's the difference?

largess | payment | Synonyms |

Largess is a synonym of payment.


In uncountable|lang=en terms the difference between largess and payment

is that largess is (uncountable) generosity in the giving of gifts or money while payment is (uncountable) the act of paying.

As nouns the difference between largess and payment

is that largess is (uncountable) generosity in the giving of gifts or money while payment is (uncountable) the act of paying.

largess

English

Alternative forms

* largesse

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (uncountable) Generosity in the giving of gifts or money.
  • The gifts or money given in such a way.
  • A benevolent demeanor.
  • Synonyms

    * (generosity) benevolence, generosity, graciousness * (the gifts or money) boon

    Antonyms

    * (generosity) niggardliness, tight fistedness

    Anagrams

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    payment

    English

    Noun

  • (uncountable) The act of paying.
  • (countable) A sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services.
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    Synonyms

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    Derived terms

    * down payment * grease payment * lubrication payment * payment in kind