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14 Sep 2014
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What is the difference between PRESENT and GIFT ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between PRESENT and GIFT ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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They are the same thing. Though there are situations where someone will say one over the other. For example, gifts at Christmas are almost always called presents. Where as if the gift isn't for a holiday it is more likely to be called a gift.
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They are the same thing. Though there are situations where someone will say one over the other. For example, gifts at Christmas are almost always called presents. Where as if the gift isn't for a holiday it is more likely to be called a gift.
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I guess that's true. A present is usually for a specific occasion. But if you buy something for someone when you are traveling, it would be a gift and not a present.
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You guys also forgot "Present" as a time figure. Ik the person isn't asking it. But to specific when one would be used.
"We are living in the present" (meaning today)
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