given Meaning & Definition
What Does Given Mean?
Given is used as a verb meaning past participle of give. As a preposition, it means Considering; taking into account. As a noun, it means A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.
Quick Facts About Given
| Part of speech | verb, preposition, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɡɪvən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | presumption, acknowledged and relinquished |
| Antonyms | taken, resist and get |
| Plural | givens |
| Comparative / superlative | more given, most given |
Given Definition (Verb)
- past participle of give
Given as a Preposition
- Considering; taking into account.
Given the current situation, I don't think that's possible.
Given as a Noun
- A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.
When evaluating this math problem, don't forget to read the givens.
Given as an Adjective
- Already arranged.
If eventually we can't make it at the given time, we'll phone you to let you know, don't worry.
- Currently discussed. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
- Particular, specific.
No more than three people can be in that space at a given time.
- Assumed as fact or hypothesis.
Given that we will get the resources, what do we want to achieve?
- Prone, disposed.
He was given to taking a couple of glasses of port at his club.
Verb
- (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
- (ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).
I give it a 95% chance of success.
- To yield slightly when a force is applied.
- To collapse under pressure or force.
One pillar gave, then more, and suddenly the whole floor pancaked onto the floor below.
- To provide, as, a service or a broadcast.
They're giving my favorite show!
- To lead (onto or into).
The master bedroom gives onto a spacious balcony.
- To provide a view of.
His window gave the park.
- To exhibit as a product or result; to produce; to yield.
The number of men, divided by the number of ships, gives four hundred to each ship.
- To cause; to make; used with the infinitive.
- To cause (someone) to have; produce in (someone); effectuate.
- To allow or admit by way of supposition; to concede.
He can be bad-tempered, I'll give you that, but he's a hard worker.
- To attribute; to assign; to adjudge.
- To communicate or announce (advice, tidings, etc.); to pronounce or utter (an opinion, a judgment, a shout, etc.).
The umpire finally gave his decision: the ball was out.
- To grant power or permission to; to allow.
- To devote or apply (oneself).
That boy is given to fits of bad temper.
- To become soft or moist.
- To shed tears; to weep.
- To have a misgiving.
- To be going on, to be occurring
What gives?
Adjective
- Currently discussed.
- (with to) Prone, disposed.
He was given to taking a couple of glasses of port at his club.
Synonyms of Given
Antonyms of Given
Given in a Sentence
Given the current situation, I don't think that's possible.
When evaluating this math problem, don't forget to read the givens.
If eventually we can't make it at the given time, we'll phone you to let you know, don't worry.
No more than three people can be in that space at a given time.
Given that we will get the resources, what do we want to achieve?
He was given to taking a couple of glasses of port at his club.
I give it a 95% chance of success.
One pillar gave, then more, and suddenly the whole floor pancaked onto the floor below.
They're giving my favorite show!
The master bedroom gives onto a spacious balcony.
His window gave the park.
The number of men, divided by the number of ships, gives four hundred to each ship.
He can be bad-tempered, I'll give you that, but he's a hard worker.
The umpire finally gave his decision: the ball was out.
That boy is given to fits of bad temper.
What gives?
Word Forms & Grammar
given
given (plural givens)
given (comparative more given, superlative most given)
Words That Rhyme With Given
Origin of Given
Morphologically give + -n.
Given Pronunciation
You say given as //ˈɡɪvən//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Given
Is given a verb or a preposition?
Given is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a preposition, a noun and an adjective.
What is another word for given?
Close synonyms of given are presumption, acknowledged and relinquished. See the full list of given synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of given?
The opposite of given can be expressed with words like taken, resist, get and obtain.
What is the plural of given?
The plural of given is givens.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of given?
The comparative form is more given and the superlative form is most given.