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
Origin and Etymology of given
see 1give
First Known Use: 14th century
given
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
1879
First Known Use of given
1879
given
Definition of given
: in view of : considering given what she knew about others' lives, how could she complain about her own? — Marilyn French
1904
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
given
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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