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Given

/ˈɡɪ.vən/

(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

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📖 Definitions of "Given"

verb

1
(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
2
(ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).
"I give it a 95% chance of success."
3
To yield slightly when a force is applied.
4
To collapse under pressure or force.
"One pillar gave, then more, and suddenly the whole floor pancaked onto the floor below."

noun

1
A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.
"When evaluating this math problem, don't forget to read the givens."

adjective

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?"

preposition

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

🔄 Synonyms of "Given"

16 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
presumptionnoun	The belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true.
acknowledged	Generally accepted, recognized or admitted.
relinquished	that has been withdrawn or retreated from
conferred	given formally or officially
bestowed	given formally or officially
fixed	Unable to move; unmovable.
tendingnoun	the work of caring for or attending to someone or something
disposed	inclined, minded
preconditionnoun	A condition that requires satisfaction before taking a course of action.
presuppositionnoun	(linguistics) An assumption or belief implicit in an utterance or other use of language.
presented	(mathematics, of a group) Having a specified presentation, or a presentation with specified properties.
granted	Used to concede a point or to express acknowledgment or awareness, often before stating some contrasting or competing information; used as an expression of respect to the point in question.
minded	Having a preference for doing something; having a likelihood, or disposition to carry out an act.
donated	Having been given freely rather than purchased.
aptnoun	Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
surrendered	given up often unwillingly

↔️ Antonyms of "Given"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
taken	(informal) In a serious romantic relationship.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Given"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
presumptionnoun	The belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true.
presuppositionnoun	(linguistics) An assumption or belief implicit in an utterance or other use of language.
grantedverb	Used to concede a point or to express acknowledgment or awareness, often before stating some contrasting or competing information; used as an expression of respect to the point in question.
minded	Having a preference for doing something; having a likelihood, or disposition to carry out an act.
preconditionverb	(medicine, biology) To condition in advance
specifiedverb	Thoroughly explained.
disposed	inclined, minded
aptnoun	Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
acknowledgedverb	Generally accepted, recognized or admitted.
donated	Having been given freely rather than purchased.
fixed	Unable to move; unmovable.
inclined	Having a tendency, preference, likelihood, or disposition.
presentedverb	(mathematics, of a group) Having a specified presentation, or a presentation with specified properties.
bestowedverb	given formally or officially
conferredverb	given formally or officially
relinquishedverb	that has been withdrawn or retreated from
surrendered	given up often unwillingly
tendingnoun	the work of caring for or attending to someone or something
stated	Expressed in a statement; uttered or written.
postulateverb	Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.