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Giveaway vs Souvenir - What's the difference?

giveaway | souvenir |

As nouns the difference between giveaway and souvenir

is that giveaway is something that is given away or handed out for free while souvenir is an item of sentimental value, to remember an event or location.

giveaway

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • something that is given away or handed out for free
  • :The t-shirt was a giveaway from the company that sells the software.
  • something that is obvious or apparent; something that reveals a secret
  • :The frosting in his beard was a giveaway that he had been munching the cake.

    • Usage notes

    * The verb to give away, is two words.

    Synonyms

    (something given away for free) freebie

    Derived terms

    * dead giveaway

    souvenir

    English

    Alternative forms

    * souvenier

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An item of sentimental value, to remember an event or location.

    • See also

    * memento * keepsake * memorabilia ----