given

given

adjective

Definition of GIVEN

1

being in the habit or custom <a quiet man not given to loud expressions of emotion>

Synonyms given, habituated, used, wont

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

Antonyms unaccustomed, unused, unwonted

2

having a tendency to be or act in a certain way <she's given to exaggeration>

Synonyms apt, given, inclined, tending

Related Words choosing, preferring; disposed, liable, likely, minded, predisposed, willing

Near Antonyms averse, disinclined, indisposed, loath (also loth or loathe), unwilling

3

known but not named <candidates for the quiz show must complete the qualifying test within a given amount of time>

Synonyms anonymous, given, one, some, unidentified, unnamed, unspecified

Related Words particular, specific

Near Antonyms known, named, specified