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GIVEN

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj., prep.)
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There are 28 meanings of the word Given.

How to pronounce given:

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Given - as a noun

An assumption that is taken for granted

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
precondition17presumption17

Given - as an adjective satellite

Acknowledged as a supposition

Example: "Given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
granted9

(usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward

Example: "He is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apt5disposed12minded10tending9

Given - as a verb

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

(ditransitive) to estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).

Example: "I give it a 95% chance of success."

To yield slightly when a force is applied.

To collapse under pressure or force.

Example: "One pillar gave, then more, and suddenly the whole floor pancaked onto the floor below."

To provide, as, a service or a broadcast.

Example: "They're giving my favorite show!"

To lead (onto or into).

Example: "The master bedroom gives onto a spacious balcony."

To provide a view of.

Example: "His window gave the park."

To exhibit as a product or result; to produce; to yield.

Example: "The number of men, divided by the number of ships, gives four hundred to each ship."

To cause; to make; used with the infinitive.

To cause (someone) to have; produce in (someone); effectuate.

To allow or admit by way of supposition; to concede.

Example: "He can be bad-tempered, i'll give you that, but he's a hard worker."

To attribute; to assign; to adjudge.

To communicate or announce (advice, tidings, etc.); to pronounce or utter (an opinion, a judgment, a shout, etc.).

Example: "The umpire finally gave his decision: the ball was out."

To grant power or permission to; to allow.

To devote or apply (oneself).

Example: "That boy is given to fits of bad temper."

To become soft or moist.

To shed tears; to weep.

To have a misgiving.

To be going on, to be occurring

Example: "What gives?"

Given - as an adjective

Already arranged.

Currently discussed.

Particular, specific.

Example: "No more than three people can be in that space at a given time."

Assumed as fact or hypothesis.

Example: "Given that we will get the resources, what do we want to achieve?"

(with to) prone, disposed.

Example: "He was given to taking a couple of glasses of port at his club."

Given - as a preposition

Considering; taking into account.

Example: "Given the current situation, i don't think that's possible."

Example Sentences

"Her given name is Elizabeth, but she goes by Liz."
"The given information was accurate."
"She took the given advice and applied it to her situation."
"She understood the given instructions perfectly."
"The given task was completed ahead of schedule."
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Word Game Points

Is GIVEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, given is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GIVEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is GIVEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, given is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GIVEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is GIVEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, given is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GIVEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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