Definitions for 'given':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word given. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /ˈɡɪ.vən/
US:
Definition 1
(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
Definition 2
(ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).
I give it a 95% chance of success.
Definition 3
To yield slightly when a force is applied.
Definition 4
To collapse under pressure or force.
One pillar gave, then more, and suddenly the whole floor pancaked onto the floor below.
Definition 5
To provide, as, a service or a broadcast.
They're giving my favorite show!
Definition 6
To lead (onto or into).
The master bedroom gives onto a spacious balcony.
Definition 7
To provide a view of.
His window gave the park.
Definition 8
To exhibit as a product or result; to produce; to yield.
The number of men, divided by the number of ships, gives four hundred to each ship.
Definition 9
To cause; to make; used with the infinitive.
Definition 10
To cause (someone) to have; produce in (someone); effectuate.
Definition 11
To allow or admit by way of supposition; to concede.
He can be bad-tempered, I'll give you that, but he's a hard worker.
Definition 12
To attribute; to assign; to adjudge.
Definition 13
To communicate or announce (advice, tidings, etc.); to pronounce or utter (an opinion, a judgment, a shout, etc.).
The umpire finally gave his decision: the ball was out.
Definition 14
To grant power or permission to; to allow.
Definition 15
To devote or apply (oneself).
That boy is given to fits of bad temper.
Definition 16
To become soft or moist.
Definition 17
To shed tears; to weep.
Definition 18
To have a misgiving.
Definition 19
To be going on, to be occurring
What gives?
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /ˈɡɪ.vən/
US:
Definition 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: Adjectives modify nouns to provide more information about them.
UK: /ˈɡɪ.vən/
US:
Definition 1
Already arranged.
Definition 2
Currently discussed.
Definition 3
Particular, specific.
No more than three people can be in that space at a given time.
Definition 4
Assumed as fact or hypothesis.
Given that we will get the resources, what do we want to achieve?
Definition 5
(with to) Prone, disposed.
He was given to taking a couple of glasses of port at his club.
Preposition: Prepositions show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
UK: /ˈɡɪ.vən/
US:
Definition 1
Considering; taking into account.
Given the current situation, I don't think that's possible.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: bend, cede, flex, move, yield, estimate, guess, predict
Antonyms: resist, get, obtain, receive, take
