Definitions for given
ˈgɪv əngiv·en

Princeton's WordNet(2.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. given, presumption, preconditionadjective

   an assumption that is taken for granted

2. given, grantedadjective

   acknowledged as a supposition

   "given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started"

3. apt(p), disposed(p), given(p), minded(p), tending(p)adjective

   (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward

   "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions"

Wiktionary(3.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. givennoun

   A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.

2. givenadjective

   Already arranged.

3. givenadjective

   Currently discussed, particular, specific.

4. givenpreposition

   Considering; taking into account.

   Given the current situation, I don't think that's possible.

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Given

   of Give

2. Given

   p. p. & a. from Give, v

3. Given

   granted; assumed; supposed to be known; set forth as a known quantity, relation, or premise

4. Given

   disposed; inclined; -- used with an adv.; as, virtuously given

5. Givenadverb

   stated; fixed; as, in a given time

Editors Contribution(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. givenverb

   Verb form of the word give.

   They were given so much love on arrival, they wanted to remain.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 12, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'given' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #219

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'given' in Written Corpus Frequency: #415

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'given' in Adjectives Frequency: #426

How to pronounce given?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say given in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of given in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of given in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of given in a Sentence

1. Michael Johnson:

   Life is often compared to a marathon, but I think it is more like being a sprinter long stretches of hard work punctuated by brief moments in which we are given the opportunity to perform at our best.

2. Rick Meckler:

   There could be events I suppose, terrorism or otherwise, that could make you postpone, but I think the certainly of (a rate hike) is up over the 90 percent mark, the Fed has given investors a lot of time and a lot of direction that they plan to do this, if it is coming as a surprise to you now, you just haven't been following this.

3. Heather Loh:

   Pets should never be given alcohol but this was the only solution to prevent the poison from taking over and killing her, she was a bit worse the wear for several days afterwards but we were relieved blood tests showed the effects of the drip were working and the poison would no longer be fatal.

4. Joel Ng:

   It's very important for (firms) to diversify, given that most industry players are expecting lower-for-longer oil prices, it will not be enough to offset the losses from oil and gas, it will just cushion a bit.

5. Randy Sutton:

   How he was given the responsibility of educating people is amazing.

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