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.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Yeven

   for given.

   Wants not a fourth grace to make the dance even?
   Let that room to my lady be yeven;
   She shall be a grace,
   To fill the fourth place,
   And reign with the rest in heaven. Edmund Spenser.

Wikipedia(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Given

   A given is a statement or a condition assumed to be true or known, often to explain or give an example of something; for related topics, see:

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. Adnan Al-Husseini:

   The President has given orders and the money needed will be given. On Monday the issue will be resolved and over.

2. Olivia Newton-John:

   I don't think anyone could have imagined a movie would go on almost 40 years and would still be popular and people would still be talking to me about it all the time and loving it, it's just one of those movies. I'm very lucky to have been a part of it. It's given so many people pleasure.

3. Lucia McBath:

   We just want to thank the country and thank you all for the wonderful support and prayers that you've given us these last two years. We could not do this without you. We're very grateful for every moment that we've been on your minds and your hearts.

4. President Ronald Reagan:

   Only when the human spirit is allowed to invent and create, only when individuals are given a personal stake in deciding economic policies and benefiting from their success -- only then can societies remain economically alive, dynamic, prosperous, progressive and free.

5. Tim Caulfield:

   We may see more volatility (in the energy sector) going forward, given that we're seeing such dramatic volatility in the underlying commodity price, if share prices have overreacted, taking the long-term view, that can create an interesting buying opportunity.

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