Meaning & Definition of word "Given"

Given

/ˈɡɪvən/

1. A thing that is accepted as true or certain without proof.
- Example: The economy recovering was a given after such a significant stimulus.

1. Specified or stated.
- Example: Under the given circumstances, we had to proceed with caution.
2. Taken for granted or assumed.
- Example: In his argument, he made a given assumption about the outcome.
3. Pertaining to something that is predetermined or fixed.
- Example: She has a given talent for music that is evident to everyone.

1. Past form of the verb 'give', used to indicate something that has been bestowed or transferred.
- Example: She has given a lot of her time to volunteering.

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.

give:

To provide or transfer possession.

gift:

Something given voluntarily without payment.

Meaning: A given fact or situation that is accepted without question.

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

Meaning: Used informally to indicate something that is clear or certain.

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