given
1 of 3adjective
giv·en ˈgi-vən 
1
a
: particular, specified
at a given time
b
: assumed as actual or hypothetical : granted
given that all are equal before the law
2
: prone, disposed
given to swearing
3
: presented as a gift : bestowed without compensation
4
of an official document : having been executed : dated
5
: immediately present in experience
given
2 of 3noun
: something given
especially : something taken for granted : a basic condition or assumption
It is a given that we are in an age of relentless competition.
given
3 of 3preposition
: in view of : considering
Given what she knew about others' lives, how could she complain about her own?
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Synonyms
Adjective
- accustomed
- habituated
- used
- wont
Noun
- assumption
- hypothetical
- if
- postulate
- premise
- premiss
- presumption
- presupposition
- supposition
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Example Sentences
Adjective a quiet man not given to loud expressions of emotion candidates for the quiz show must complete the qualifying test within a given amount of time Noun In our system it is a given that all are equal before the law. it's a given that television viewers are influenced by advertising, even consciously or subconsciously
Recent Examples on the Web Miriam Marini, Detroit Free Press, 11 Aug. 2022 These are the iron, fit-to-size cages in which the creatures, about six million of them at any given moment in our country, are kept almost completely immobilized for all of their lives, unable to walk or even turn around. Matthew Scully, National Review, 11 July 2022 At any given moment, your home office may have a handful of devices that need to be charged over USB. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 27 June 2022 Each of the 23 rooms has a lead artist, but Raia said as many as 20 different artists could be contributing to any given room — contributing objects, sound or lighting elements. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 May 2022 Analyze and study a given issue from different sides and look for additional sources to form a more objective picture. Tatiana Melnichuk, Forbes, 20 May 2022 As Donovan’s third-place Loyal (6-2-2, 20 points) prepare to host first-place Colorado Springs (8-1, 24 points) Saturday night at Torero Stadium, the team does so in the belief that at any given moment, Vassell can make something big happen. Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2022 At any given moment, a flotilla of seaborne vessels is carrying crude oil from one point to another around the globe. Michael E. Webber, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2022 At any given moment, upward of 100 crack MPA investigators are on the hunt of pirates — not unlike the king’s sailors of olden days, ready to do battle. Bob Verini, Variety, 9 Mar. 2022 Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 30 Nov. 2019 Cassidy has David Krejci, Jake DeBrusk, and Coyle as his three givens on his second and third lines. BostonGlobe.com, 12 Oct. 2019 And though both are givens in fashion drops around their respective season, corduroy still hasn't totally shed its nostalgic veneer. Ana Colón, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2018 Getty There are a few givens in the life of a professional tennis player: constant training, a calorie-pinching diet, and global travel for 11 months out of the year. Jeryl Lippe, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2018 Of that group, Friedrich and Cosart are far from givens to return – at least on major league deals. Jeff Sanders, sandiegouniontribune.com, 11 Oct. 2017 To Jones, there are two givens, his enduring love for South Florida, with an upcoming return to his Southwest Ranches home in summer, and an abiding respect for the Heat's culture. Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, 14 July 2018 Tennessee's defense will be one of the great givens of the 2018-19 season. Patrick Stevens, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2018 Although people are born with some biological givens, the brain has many blank pages. Rob Verger, Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2014 See More
Adjective
At any given moment in Detroit, hundreds of cars are sitting in police and private impound lots, as balances climb in storage fees, slimming the possibility of the owner recovering their vehicle. Miriam Marini, Detroit Free Press, 11 Aug. 2022 These are the iron, fit-to-size cages in which the creatures, about six million of them at any given moment in our country, are kept almost completely immobilized for all of their lives, unable to walk or even turn around. Matthew Scully, National Review, 11 July 2022 At any given moment, your home office may have a handful of devices that need to be charged over USB. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 27 June 2022 Each of the 23 rooms has a lead artist, but Raia said as many as 20 different artists could be contributing to any given room — contributing objects, sound or lighting elements. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 May 2022 Analyze and study a given issue from different sides and look for additional sources to form a more objective picture. Tatiana Melnichuk, Forbes, 20 May 2022 As Donovan’s third-place Loyal (6-2-2, 20 points) prepare to host first-place Colorado Springs (8-1, 24 points) Saturday night at Torero Stadium, the team does so in the belief that at any given moment, Vassell can make something big happen. Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2022 At any given moment, a flotilla of seaborne vessels is carrying crude oil from one point to another around the globe. Michael E. Webber, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2022 At any given moment, upward of 100 crack MPA investigators are on the hunt of pirates — not unlike the king’s sailors of olden days, ready to do battle. Bob Verini, Variety, 9 Mar. 2022 Noun
That had coach James Borrego stressing that there would be no givens with his lineups going forward. Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 30 Nov. 2019 Cassidy has David Krejci, Jake DeBrusk, and Coyle as his three givens on his second and third lines. BostonGlobe.com, 12 Oct. 2019 And though both are givens in fashion drops around their respective season, corduroy still hasn't totally shed its nostalgic veneer. Ana Colón, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2018 Getty There are a few givens in the life of a professional tennis player: constant training, a calorie-pinching diet, and global travel for 11 months out of the year. Jeryl Lippe, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2018 Of that group, Friedrich and Cosart are far from givens to return – at least on major league deals. Jeff Sanders, sandiegouniontribune.com, 11 Oct. 2017 To Jones, there are two givens, his enduring love for South Florida, with an upcoming return to his Southwest Ranches home in summer, and an abiding respect for the Heat's culture. Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, 14 July 2018 Tennessee's defense will be one of the great givens of the 2018-19 season. Patrick Stevens, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2018 Although people are born with some biological givens, the brain has many blank pages. Rob Verger, Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2014 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English yiven, given "presented as a gift, freely bestowed," from past participle of given "to give entry 1"
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Noun
1879, in the meaning defined above
Preposition
1904, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing given
Kids Definition
given
adjective
giv·en ˈgi-vən
1
: being likely to have or do something
They are given to quarreling.
2
: decided on beforehand
We meet at a given time.
given 1 of 3
adjective
1
as in used
being in the habit or custom a quiet man not given to loud expressions of emotion Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- used
- accustomed
- wont
- habituated
- experienced
- likely
- prone
- apt
- liable
- practiced
- inured
- inclined
- practised
- veteran
- seasoned
- hardened
- hooked
- addicted
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unlikely
- unaccustomed
- unused
- unwonted
- opposed
- new
- averse
- unapt
- disinclined
- weaned
- inexperienced
- unseasoned
- disaccustomed
2
as in prone
having a tendency to be or act in a certain way she's given to exaggeration Synonyms & Similar Words
- prone
- willing
- inclined
- tending
- choosing
- apt
- disposed
- preferring
- likely
- liable
- minded
- predisposed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unwilling
- loath
- averse
- indisposed
- loth
- disinclined
- loathe
3
as in one
known but not named candidates for the quiz show must complete the qualifying test within a given amount of time Synonyms & Similar Words
- one
- some
- certain
- specific
- unnamed
- unspecified
- particular
- anonymous
- unidentified
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- known
- named
- specified
given
2 of 3noun
as in assumption
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning it's a given that television viewers are influenced by advertising, even consciously or subconsciously Synonyms & Similar Words
- assumption
- if
- premise
- postulate
- theory
- belief
- hypothetical
- hypothesis
- presumption
- presupposition
- premiss
- supposition
- principle
- basis
- assertion
- inference
- thesis
- proposition
- conclusion
- verity
- rule
- declaration
- affirmation
- standard
- gospel
- deduction
- axiom
- truism
- precept
- foundation
- doctrine
- law
- tenet
- dogma
- canon
- avouchment
- dictum
- ground
- ipse dixit
given
3 of 3verb
1
as in donated
to make a present of thanked all the tutors who generously gave their time to help students after school Synonyms & Similar Words
- donated
- volunteered
- presented
- provided
- contributed
- bestowed
- given of
- given away
- afforded
- awarded
- conferred
- offered
- furnished
- benefited
- thrown in
- dispensed
- sacrificed
- issued
- rendered
- imparted
- aided
- kicked in
- assisted
- lavished
- proffered
- endowed
- tendered
- pitched in
- regaled
- paid
- chipped in
- doled out
- extended
- handed out
- administered
- endued
- benefitted
- comped
- indued
- helped
- dished out
- meted (out)
- put up
- forked (over, out, or up)
- pungled (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- held
- withheld
- kept
- retained
- saved
- preserved
- lent
- sold
- loaned
- pocketed
- advanced
2
as in handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another gave my camera to my father to hold while I went swimming Synonyms & Similar Words
- handed
- left
- transferred
- passed
- entrusted
- transmitted
- commended
- recommended
- loaned
- lent
- given over
- delegated
- delivered
- granted
- confided
- distributed
- vested
- consigned
- trusted
- committed
- assigned
- reposed
- dispensed
- handed over
- conferred
- turned over
- supplied
- submitted
- intrusted
- bequeathed
- relinquished
- divided
- dispersed
- yielded
- furnished
- surrendered
- handed in
- willed
- released
- handed down
- turned in
- handed on
- advanced
- recommitted
- redelivered
- dealt (out)
- retransferred
- retransmitted
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- held
- kept
- retained
- received
- withheld
- reserved
- accepted
- possessed
- taken
- owned
- taken in
- occupied
- detained
- held back
- taken over
3
as in presented
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition the author will give a reading from her latest work at 7:00 p.m. Synonyms & Similar Words
- presented
- offered
- staged
- carried
- performed
- exhibited
- displayed
- mounted
- shown
- showed
- exposed
- come out with
- represented
- proffered
- paraded
- unveiled
- tendered
- previewed
- rendered
- enacted
- showed off
- shown off
- played
- depicted
- dramatized
- portrayed
- extended
- acted
- impersonated
4
as in collapsed
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure they loaded the shopping cart with so much food it gave under all the weight Synonyms & Similar Words
- collapsed
- gone
- yielded
- given way
- died
- gone out
- tumbled
- buckled
- melted
- crumbled
- crumpled
- imploded
- failed
- foundered
- given out
- burst
- shattered
- flattened
- broken
- melted down
- split
- crashed
- stalled
- popped
- deflated
- broken down
- caved (in)
- smashed
- snapped
- cracked
- splintered
- bursted
- conked (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- risen
- swollen
- inflated
- swelled
5
as in paid
to hand over or use up in payment I wouldn't give a nickel for such a run-down car Synonyms & Similar Words
- paid
- spent
- disbursed
- laid out
- expended
- outlaid
- dropped
- shelled out
- lavished
- wasted
- squandered
- thrown away
- blown
- rained
- forked (over, out, or up)
- dissipated
- run through
- frittered (away)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- saved
- made
- acquired
- gained
- earned
- procured
- realized
- secured
- laid up
- won
- hoarded
- garnered
- cached
6
as in expressed
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) she gave her opinion on the matter very firmly and unmistakably Synonyms & Similar Words
- expressed
- voiced
- stated
- looked
- conveyed
- expounded
- aired
- put forth
- sounded
- raised
- announced
- ventilated
- written
- given air to
- offered
- proclaimed
- vented
- advertised
- published
- described
- declared
- said
- disseminated
- circulated
- writ
- wrote
- broadcast
- enunciated
- communicated
- submitted
- spoken out
- written up
- broadcasted
- enounced
- chimed in
- spoken up
- put across
- put over
- sounded off
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- suppressed
- restricted
- restrained
- stifled
- censored
7
as in devoted
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention totally gave himself to his studies in the hopes of winning a scholarship for next year Synonyms & Similar Words
- devoted
- applied
- addressed
- committed
- got cracking
- turned a hand
- buckled
- readdressed
- exerted
- bent
- reapplied
- got with it
- worn out
- concerned
- got one's act together
- spent
- involved
- turned one's hand
- taxed
- exhausted
- busied
- knuckled down
- stressed
- carried on
- troubled
- put out
- engaged
- hustled
- set (to)
- worked
- ground
- plowed
- settled (down)
- pitched in
- humped
- plodded
- wrought
- strained
- pegged (away)
- plunged (in)
- plugged (away)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- played
- dawdled
- trifled
- idled
- dallied
- fiddled (around)
- fooled around
- puttered (around)
- pottered (around)
- messed around
- dillydallied
- monkeyed (around)
8
as in provided
to produce as revenue a company that consistently gives $30 million in profits to the owner Synonyms & Similar Words
- provided
- returned
- paid
- yielded
- supplied
- born
- afforded
- borne
- furnished
- brought in
- netted
- paid off
9
as in fed
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption gave him my e-mail address Synonyms & Similar Words
- provided
- fed
- handed
- supplied
- furnished
- assigned
- delivered
- handed over
- distributed
- dispensed
- allocated
- apportioned
- administered
- doled out
- prorated
- portioned
- ceded
- transferred
- deeded
- plied (with)
- meted (out)
- made over
- dealt (out)
- parceled (out)
- parcelled (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- retained
- withheld
- held (back)
- reserved
- kept (back)
- maintained
- preserved
- saved
- kept up
- conserved
10
as in offered
to put before another for acceptance or consideration she gave the committee her grant proposal Synonyms & Similar Words
- offered
- proffered
- tendered
- extended
- proposed
- run by
- submitted
- trotted out
- run past
- posed
- volunteered
- given in
- held out
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- received
- taken
- accepted
- approved
- confirmed
- authorized
- denied
- warranted
- rejected
- sanctioned
- cleared
- ratified
- formalized
- finalized
- declined
- okayed
- refused
- accredited
- disallowed
- vetoed
- disapproved
- spurned
- negatived
- rebuffed
- withdrawn
- rebutted
- ignored
- disregarded
- approbated
- retracted
- homologated
- neglected
- turned down
- overlooked
- OK'd
11
as in conveyed
to cause (something) to pass from one to another she gave her cold to me, and now I'm so sick that I can barely get out of bed Synonyms & Similar Words
- conveyed
- spread
- transferred
- imparted
- transmitted
- delivered
- communicated
- conducted
- surrendered
- transfused
- disseminated
- propagated
- broadcast
- diffused
- handed over
- turned over
- broadcasted
- handed down
- infected
- poisoned
- handed on
- contaminated
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- caught
- contracted
- come down (with)