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adjective \ˈgi-vən\Definition of GIVEN
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
See Examples of GIVEN
- <a quiet man not given to loud expressions of emotion>
- <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
2given
nounDefinition of GIVEN
: something given; especially : something taken for granted : a basic condition or assumption
Examples of GIVEN
- In our system it is a given that all are equal before the law.
- <it's a given that television viewers are influenced by advertising, even consciously or subconsciously>
First Known Use of GIVEN
1879
Related to GIVEN
- Synonyms
- assumption, hypothetical, if, postulate, premise (also premiss), presumption, presupposition, supposition
Rhymes with GIVEN
3given
prepositionDefinition 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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