given

giv-en · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past participle of "give."

  2. 2.

    Specified or stated; particular.

  3. 3.

    Inclined or disposed (to do something).

  4. 4.

    Taking into account; considering.

  5. 5.

    An established fact or situation.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    given that — Considering that; in view of the fact that.
  • •
    given name — A first name (as opposed to a surname).
  • •
    take something as given — Assume something to be true.
  • •
    given time — Eventually; with enough time.

Related words

See also: gave, give, giving
Synonyms: considering, particular, provided, specified

Etymology

Past participle of "give," from Old English giefan, from Proto-Germanic *gebaną.