Definition of "given" in English

verb

1. past participle of give

preposition

1. Considering; taking into account.

   • Given the current situation, I don't think that's possible.

noun

1. A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.

   • When evaluating this math problem, don't forget to read the givens.

adjective

1. Already arranged.

   • If eventually we can't make it at the given time, we'll phone you to let you know, don't worry.

2. Currently discussed.

3. Particular, specific.

   • No more than three people can be in that space at a given time.

4. Assumed as fact or hypothesis.

   • Given that we will get the resources, what do we want to achieve?

5. (with to) Prone, disposed.

   • He was given to taking a couple of glasses of port at his club.