• Given

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /ˈɡɪvÉ™n/
    • Rhymes: -ɪvÉ™n
    • Hyphenation: giv + en

    Alternative forms

    Verb

    given
    1. Past participle of give

    Full definition of given

    Preposition

    1. Considering; taking into account.Given the current situation, I don't think that's possible.

    Noun

    given

    (plural givens)
    1. A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.

    Adjective

    given

    1. Already arranged.
    2. Currently discussed.
    3. Particular, specific.No more than three people can be in that space at a given time.
    4. Assumed as fact or hypothesis.Given that we will get the resources, what do we want to achieve?
    5. (prone, disposed)(with to) Prone, disposed.He was given to taking a couple of glasses of port at his club.
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