The difference between Gift and Knack

When used as nouns, gift means something given to another voluntarily, without charge, whereas knack means a readiness in performance.

When used as verbs, gift means to give as a gift or donation, whereas knack means to crack.


check bellow for the other definitions of Gift and Knack

  1. Gift as a noun:

    Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.

  2. Gift as a noun:

    A talent or natural ability.

    Examples:

    "She had a gift for playing the flute."

  3. Gift as a noun:

    Something gained incidentally, without effort.

  4. Gift as a noun:

    The act, right, or power of giving or bestowing.

    Examples:

    "The office is in the gift of the President."

  1. Gift as a verb (transitive):

    To give as a gift or donation.

  2. Gift as a verb (transitive):

    To give away, to concede easily.

  1. Knack as a noun:

    A readiness in performance; aptness at doing something.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: skilfacility dexterity"

  2. Knack as a noun:

    A petty contrivance; a toy.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: plaything knickknack toy"

  3. Knack as a noun:

    Something performed, or to be done, requiring aptness and dexterity.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: trick device"

  1. Knack as a verb (obsolete, UK, dialect):

    To crack; to make a sharp, abrupt noise; to chink.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Bishop Hall"

  2. Knack as a verb:

    To speak affectedly.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Halliwell"

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