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1given
adjective giv·en \ˈgi-vən\
—used to refer to a particular time, place, etc., that has been, will be, or might be specified
Full 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
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First Known Use of GIVEN
14th century
Related to GIVEN
- Synonyms
- accustomed, habituated, used, wont
- Antonyms
- unaccustomed, unused, unwonted
2given
noun
: something that is regarded or accepted as true or real : a basic fact or assumption
Full Definition of GIVEN
: something given; especially : something taken for granted : a basic condition or assumption
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First Known Use of GIVEN
1879
Related to GIVEN
- Synonyms
- assumption, hypothetical, if, postulate, premise (also premiss), presumption, presupposition, supposition
Rhymes with GIVEN
3given
preposition
Definition of GIVEN
: in view of : considering <given what she knew about others' lives, how could she complain about her own? — Marilyn French>
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First Known Use of GIVEN
1904
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given
adjective giv·en \ˈgi-vən\
Definition of GIVEN for Kids
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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