adjective
- specified or stated; particular
- assumed as a fact; accepted as true
- having a tendency or inclination toward something
preposition
- taking into account; considering
noun
- something that is accepted as true; a basic fact or assumption
Examples
- At any given time, there are hundreds of planes in the sky.
- Given the circumstances, we made the best decision possible.
- She is given to making dramatic statements.
- The temperature must remain constant, given that pressure is increasing.
- It’s a given that students need adequate sleep to perform well.
- Given his experience, he should handle this project easily.
- The deadline is a given that cannot be changed.