given

¹giv·en

adj \ˈgi-vən\

Definition of GIVEN

1

: prone, disposed <given to swearing>

2

: presented as a gift : bestowed without compensation

3

a : particular, specified <at a given time> b : assumed as actual or hypothetical : granted <given that all are equal before the law>

4

of an official document : having been executed : dated

5

: immediately present in experience

Examples of GIVEN

1. <a quiet man not given to loud expressions of emotion>
2. <candidates for the quiz show must complete the qualifying test within a given amount of time>

First Known Use of GIVEN

14th century

Related to GIVEN

Synonyms: accustomed, habituated, used, wont

Antonyms: unaccustomed, unused, unwonted

Related Words: apt, inclined, liable, likely, prone; hardened, inured; experienced, practiced (or practised), seasoned, veteran; addicted, hooked

Near Antonyms: unapt, unlikely; averse, disinclined, opposed; inexperienced, new, unseasoned; disaccustomed, weaned

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Rhymes with GIVEN

driven, Sivan