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- Dictionarygiv·en/ˈɡiv(ə)n/
verb
- 1. past participle of give
adjective
- 1. specified or stated: "our level of knowledge on any given subject" Similar Opposite
- 2. inclined or disposed to: "she was not often given to anger" Similar
preposition
- 1. taking into account: "given the complexity of the task, they were able to do a good job"
noun
- 1. a known or established fact or situation: "at a couture house, attentive service is a given"
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GIVEN definition: 1. past participle of give 2. knowing about or considering a particular thing: 3. already decided…. Learn more.
The meaning of GIVEN is particular, specified. How to use given in a sentence. particular, specified; assumed as actual or hypothetical : granted; prone, disposed…
noun. an established fact, condition, factor, etc. given. / ˈɡɪvən / verb. the past participle of give. adjective. postpositivefoll byto tending (to); inclined or addicted (to) specific or previously stated. assumed as a premise. maths known or determined independently. a given volume. (on official documents) issued or executed, as on a stated date
A given is some detail or fact that is known to be true. Your mother might say, "It's a given that I'll always love you, no matter how annoying you are." Something's a given if it's an established situation that you're sure of.
Given is used when indicating a possible situation in which someone has the opportunity or ability to do something. For example, given the chance means 'if I had the chance'.
Given is used when indicating a possible situation in which someone has the opportunity or ability to do something. For example, given the chance means `if I had the chance.' Write down the sort of thing you would like to do, given the opportunity.
given meaning, definition, what is given: the past participle of give: Learn more.
Definition of given adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
GIVEN definition: 1. already arranged or agreed: 2. any day/time/week, etc: 3. considering a particular thing: . Learn more.
to offer something to someone, or to provide someone with something: [ + two objects ] She gave us a set of saucepans as a wedding present. Can you give me a date for another appointment? They never gave me a chance / choice. Has the director given you permission to do that? [ + adv/prep ] We always try to give to charity.