given
word · lemma: give
/ˈɡɪvən/, /ˈɡɪvɪn/
GI-vuhn
/ɡˈɪvən/
GI-vuhn
Definition
As an adjective, 'given' means something that is already decided or known. It can also mean 'considering' or 'because of' when used in phrases like 'given that' or 'given the situation'.
Usage & Nuances
'Given' is formal as an adjective or in the phrase 'given that'. In math or logic, 'given' describes known data. Common phrases: 'given the circumstances', 'a given point'. Do not confuse with the verb 'give'.
Spanish: dado - considerando (formal o fijo)Portuguese (BR): dado - considerando (formal/expressão fixa)Portuguese (PT): dado - considerando (expressão fixa)Chinese (Simplified): 已知 - 鉴于Chinese (Traditional): 已知 - 鑑於Hindi: दिया गया - ध्यान में रखते हुएArabic: مُعطى - نظرًا لِـBengali: নির্দিষ্ট - প্রদত্তRussian: заданный - данный - учитываяJapanese: 与えられた - 既定のVietnamese: được cho - đã địnhKorean: 주어진Turkish: belirli - verilmiş - mevcutUrdu: دی گئی - معینIndonesian: diberikan - tertentu
Example Sentences
At any given time, there are about 100 people here.
basic
She answered all the questions for the given test.
basic
A given fact cannot be changed.
basic
Given the weather, we should stay inside.
natural
That's a given—everyone knows it.
natural
Given that you were tired, you did a great job.
natural