What does GIVEN mean?

Parts of Speech:

"Given" is a verb and a past participle.

Definitions:

As a verb, "given" means to provide or bestow something upon someone. As a past participle, it means that something has been granted or allowed.

Pronunciations:

In US English, "given" is pronounced as "giv-uhn". In UK English, it is pronounced as "giv-uhn".

Origin and Usage:

The word "given" comes from the Middle English word "yiven", which means "to give". It has been used in English since the 14th century. "Given" is commonly used in formal and academic writing to indicate an assumption or condition. It is also used to express a fact or a statement that is known or accepted.

Synonyms:

Some synonyms of "given" include provided, granted, allowed, bestowed, and contributed.

Related Words:

Some related 5 letter words to "given" include: gifts, givin, and giddy.

Example Sentences:

• "Given the current situation, it would be best to cancel the event."
• "She was given a promotion after her hard work."
• "The permission was given to proceed with the project."