Word
given
Phoneticsgiv·en, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɪvən/
UK/ɡˈɪvən/
Definitions
01considering
B2 · Upper Intermediate
prep. you use this to mean 'considering' or 'taking into account' a specific fact.
prep. used to introduce a factor that must be considered when making a judgment or calculation.
“Given the bad weather, it is surprising that so many people came to the party.”
“Given the volatility of the current market, the board decided to postpone the merger until the next fiscal quarter.”
Synonyms
02specific or particular
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. a particular or specific thing that has been mentioned or chosen.
adj. referring to a specific or particular instance previously mentioned or under consideration.
“At any given time, there are thousands of planes in the sky.”
“The software allows users to track the location of the fleet at any given moment with high precision.”
Synonyms
03prone to something
C1 · Advanced Formal · Literary
adj. having a tendency to do something or behave in a certain way.
adj. having a tendency or inclination toward a specific behavior or condition; usually followed by 'to'.
“He is given to long silences when he is thinking about a problem.”
“The professor was given to occasional outbursts of temper when students arrived late to his lectures.”
Usage
Usually follows the pattern 'be given to' followed by a noun or gerund.
04an assumed fact
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. something that is certain to happen or is accepted as true without proof.
n. a basic condition or fact that is assumed to be true and does not require further evaluation.
“In this company, hard work is a given if you want a promotion.”
“It is a given that the project will require additional funding before the final phase can begin.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “given” in context.
Adjective
01. given amount
“For a given amount of money, you can buy more goods in this country than in Europe.”
adj + noun
02. given area
“The survey measures the number of rare plants found within a given area.”
adj + noun
03. given case
“The judge will decide the appropriate punishment based on the facts of a given case.”
adj + noun
04. given domain
“Experts in a given domain often find it difficult to explain concepts to beginners.”
adj + noun
05. given level
“Once you reach a given level of proficiency, you can start taking advanced classes.”
adj + noun
06. given the green
07. given birth
08. given person
09. given the chance
10. given access
11. given evidence
12. given four
Real-World Examples
“Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?” “BBC East's political editor Andrew Sinclair has given his thoughts on how local issues have taken a backseat during this by-election campaign, unlike many other recent by-elections in the region.” “Given where they finished, the Blues will not be playing in any European competition this campaign.” Related words
Idioms
01. any given Sunday
Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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