Definitions for given
ˈgɪv əngiv·en

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

1. given, presumption, precondition(adj)

   an assumption that is taken for granted

2. given, granted(adj)

   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)(adj)

   (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. given(Noun)

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

2. given(Adjective)

   Already arranged.

3. given(Adjective)

   Currently discussed, particular, specific.

4. given(Preposition)

   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. Given(adverb)

   stated; fixed; as, in a given time

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

1. given

   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

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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. Anuj Somany:

   There are many people who when accuse profusely or blame publicly a powerful or rich person of any irregularity, the population can be sure of that the same affluent guy will be acquitted of all allegations by them only and be given a clean-chit later on.

2. Marco Perez:

   We designed it so Apple Watch would not be able to trace information back to the owners of Apple Watch, all of that data was funneled to us and any identifying data was given to us but did not stay at Apple Watch.

3. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev:

   If we imagine for a minute that Russia has given up this role (of arms seller), we well understand that this place will not stay vacant.

4. Albert Einstein:

   He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice.

5. Suzannah Kolbeck:

   We're able to leave because it's done, to have given up would've felt wrong, just a reminder that we didn't do something, that we'd been beaten by this awful event, that we didn't care. We're able to leave because it's done.

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