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giv·en
 given
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- pronunciation:
- gI
v
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- parts of speech:
- verb, adjective, noun, preposition
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| definition: |
past participle of give.
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
mentioned or specified.
on any given day- antonyms:
- unspecified
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| definition 2: |
disposed; inclined (fol. by "to").
He is given to drinking.- similar words:
- prone
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| definition 3: |
accepted by all as a fact or as something true hypothetically.
Given that the bridge is close to collapse, we'll have to take immediate action.Given that A equals B and B equals C, we know that A must be equal to C.- antonyms:
- despite
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| related words: |
apt |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a fact or concept already known, established, or assumed.
It is a given that he will graduate on time.- antonyms:
- unknown
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| related words: |
axiom, fact |
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| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition: |
in view of; considering; in consideration of.
Given the icy conditions, it might be best to postpone the trip. |
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