given
- 01 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.
Simple“Given the bad weather, it is surprising that so many people came to the party.”
In context“Given the volatility of the current market, the board decided to postpone the merger until the next fiscal quarter.”
Synonymsconsideringin view of - 02 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.
Simple“At any given time, there are thousands of planes in the sky.”
In context“The software allows users to track the location of the fleet at any given moment with high precision.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
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'.
Simple“He is given to long silences when he is thinking about a problem.”
In context“The professor was given to occasional outbursts of temper when students arrived late to his lectures.”
UsageUsually follows the pattern 'be given to' followed by a noun or gerund.
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“In this company, hard work is a given if you want a promotion.”
In context“It is a given that the project will require additional funding before the final phase can begin.”
SynonymsAntonyms
Usage given the green · given birth · given person
“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.”