Given

/ˈɡɪvən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A thing that is accepted as true or certain without proof.

The economy recovering was a given after such a significant stimulus.

verb (past participle)

Past form of the verb 'give', used to indicate something that has been bestowed or transferred.

She has given a lot of her time to volunteering.

adjective

Specified or stated.

Under the given circumstances, we had to proceed with caution.

Taken for granted or assumed.

In his argument, he made a given assumption about the outcome.

Pertaining to something that is predetermined or fixed.

She has a given talent for music that is evident to everyone.

From the Old English 'giefan', meaning to give.

given that:

Considering; assuming that.

given away:

To give something for free.

given to:

Inclined towards; habitually doing something.

A given fact or situation that is accepted without question.

It's a given that you need to work hard if you want to succeed.

Used informally to indicate something that is clear or certain.

For me, good communication is a given in any relationship.