given

adjective
UK: /ˈɡɪvən/
US: /ˈɡɪvən/

  1. Knowing or assuming a particular thing.

    1. Given the chance, I'd love to travel. [ ] [ ]
    2. Given his past performance, we should expect good results from the given task. [ ] [ ]

  2. Specified or stated.

    1. The given answer was incorrect. [ ] [ ]
    2. Use the given information to solve the problem regarding the given parameters. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stated fact known provided assuming
given verb

  1. To offer something to someone.

    1. I will give you my book. [ ] [ ]
    2. She has given many presents to charity given her opportunities. [ ] [ ]

  2. To provide something abstract such as information or an opinion.

    1. Can you give me some advice? [ ] [ ]
    2. The professor gave a detailed lecture about the given topic in the course. [ ] [ ]

  3. To perform an action.

    1. Let's give it a try. [ ] [ ]
    2. They will give a concert next week despite the given difficulties. [ ] [ ]
given preposition

  1. Taking something into account; considering something.

    1. Given that it's raining, we'll stay inside. [ ] [ ]
    2. Given the circumstances, the given solution was actually quite impressive. [ ] [ ]
given noun

  1. A known fact or assumption.

    1. It is a given that the sun rises. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's a given that we must complete this task given its importance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "given" in English means: Knowing or assuming a particular thing., Specified or stated..

The phonetic transcription of "given" is /ˈɡɪvən/ in British English and /ˈɡɪvən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "given": stated, fact, known, provided, assuming.

Example usage of "given": "Given the chance, I'd love to travel.". More examples on the page.