Definition of given
2 : presented as a gift : bestowed without compensation
3a : particular, specified at a given timeb : 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
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Examples of given in a Sentence
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
Recent Examples of given from the Web
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Free side dishes also tend to soften the criticism most frequently lobbed at any given Korean barbecue joint—that the meat is too expensive.
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On any given evening in New York City, there are hundreds—maybe thousands?—of events.
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Evening On any given evening, there's likely something happening at the Beverly Arts Center (2407 W. 111th St., 773-445-3838, www.beverlyartcenter.org).
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One of the most disarming aspects of Roberts' vocals always has been her tendency to shy away from the peak notes in any given melody line.
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An index above 100 in a given market means an above-average ratio of homes will be sold there compared to the national average.
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The new data collection effort might help prevent skewing of the data in areas where people drive from outside a given police jurisdiction, such as near malls, said Sara Baker, legislative and policy director for the ACLU of Missouri.
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On any given holiday weekend, there might be a million people paying to stay in rooms in somebody’s house or putting their whole family up at private homes.
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Trademarks give the holder monopoly rights to a brand in a given market.
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Origin and Etymology of given
see 1give
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Definition of given
: something given; especially : something taken for granted : a basic condition or assumption It is a given that we are in an age of relentless competition.
Examples of given in a Sentence
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
Recent Examples of given from the Web
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Social media is all a curated view, and good taste and judgment aren’t, let’s say, givens.
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Social media is all a curated view, and good taste and judgment aren’t, let’s say, givens.
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Social media is all a curated view, and good taste and judgment aren’t, let’s say, givens.
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At Hood by Air, balance and stability are not givens.
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First Known Use of given
1879
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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
GIVEN Defined for English Language Learners
given
playDefinition of given for English Language Learners
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—used to refer to a particular time, place, etc., that has been, will be, or might be specified
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Definition of given for English Language Learners
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: something that is regarded or accepted as true or real : a basic fact or assumption
GIVEN Defined for Kids
given
playDefinition of given for Students
1 : being likely to have or do something They are given to quarreling.
2 : decided on beforehand We meet at a given time.
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