given
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1giv·en

adjective \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

Rhymes with GIVEN

2given

noun

Definition of GIVEN

: something given; especially : something taken for granted : a basic condition or assumption

Examples of GIVEN

  1. In our system it is a given that all are equal before the law.
  2. <it's a given that television viewers are influenced by advertising, even consciously or subconsciously>

First Known Use of GIVEN

1879

Rhymes with GIVEN

3given

preposition

Definition of GIVEN

: in view of : considering <given what she knew about others' lives, how could she complain about her own? — Marilyn French>

First Known Use of GIVEN

1904

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