adj · name · noun · prep · verb · 11 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈɡɪvən/
[ˈɡɪvən] ~ [ˈɡɪvn̩]
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rhymes with -ɪvən
CMU ARPABET:G IH1 V AH0 N
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
CMU ARPABET 2:G IH1 V IH0 N
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Already arranged.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
If eventually we can't make it at the given time, we'll phone you to let you know, don't worry.
Meaning relationships
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2
adj
Meaning 2
Currently discussed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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3
adj
Meaning 3
Particular, specific.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
No more than three people can be in that space at a given time.
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4
adj
Meaning 4
Assumed as fact or hypothesis.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
Given that we will get the resources, what do we want to achieve?
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5
adj
Meaning 5
Prone, disposed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
He was given to taking a couple of glasses of port at his club.
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name
Meaning 6
A surname.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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7
noun
Meaning 7
A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
When evaluating this math problem, don't forget to read the givens.
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8
prep
Meaning 8
Considering; taking into account.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
Given the current situation, I don't think that's possible.
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9
verb
Meaning 9
past participle of give
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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10
adjective satellite
Meaning 10
acknowledged as a supposition
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: granted
Antonyms: none provided
11
noun
Meaning 11
an assumption that is taken for granted
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: presumption, precondition
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: assumption, supposition, supposal
History
Etymology
Morphologically give + -n.
Across languages
Translations
74 source translations are retained for this English entry.