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Meaning of 'given' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Given
- p. p. & a. from Give, v.
2 . Given [ adv.]
- Stated; fixed; as, in a given time.
3 . Given [ p. p.]
- of Give
4 . Given [ v.]
- Granted; assumed; supposed to be known; set forth as a known quantity, relation, or premise.
- Disposed; inclined; -- used with an adv.; as, virtuously given.

Meaning of 'given' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . given [ s]
Meaning (1):
- acknowledged as a supposition
Example in sentence:
  • given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started
Meaning (2):
- (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
Example in sentence:
  • he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant;
  • I am not minded to answer any questions

Nearby Words:

give giver gives giving

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