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- See:
- give
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| definition 1: |
to distribute (something), usually by hand.
The Red Cross were giving out bottles of water to the flood victims.The instructor gave out the test papers. |
| definition 2: |
to become completely exhausted or used up.
He held onto the tree branch until his strength gave out.They'd only been in the country for two months before their money gave out. |
| definition 3: |
to fail due to age or use.
Finally, the old washing machine just gave out.I've got to stop walking. My feet are giving out.Be careful. Those floor boards are about to give out. |
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