Word
granted
Phoneticsgrant·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɹænəd/
UK/ɡɹˈɑːntɪd/
Definitions
01admitting a point
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. you use this when you admit that a fact is true, usually before you explain why it does not change your main opinion.
adv. used as a sentence-level adverb to concede a point or acknowledge a premise, typically followed by a contrasting clause.
“Granted, the car is old, but it is still very reliable for long trips.”
“Granted, the initial investment is substantial; however, the long-term savings on energy costs will eventually justify the expenditure.”
Usage
Often placed at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma.
Synonyms
02assumed to be true
C1 · Advanced Academic · Formal
adj. describes something that is accepted as true without needing proof.
adj. taken as a premise or an established fact within a logical argument.
“It is a granted fact that we need water to survive.”
“Taking the initial hypothesis as granted, the researchers proceeded to model the secondary effects of the chemical reaction.”
Teaching tip
In modern English, this sense is almost always used in the fixed idiom 'take for granted' rather than as a standalone adjective.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“The things we took for granted – free speech, the Post Office, our local bank, even the home telephone – are disappearing.” “Between April 2023 and February 2026, permission was granted for 31 new Gypsy and traveller pitches.” Idioms
01. take for granted
- 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
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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