English · Word Candidate

given

/ˈɡɪvən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: givens

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Considering; taking into account.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xem xét; tính đến

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Preposition

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một điều kiện được giả định là đúng mà không cần đánh giá thêm

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Noun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Already arranged.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đã được sắp xếp

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Adjective

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Currently discussed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đang được thảo luận

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “given” mean?

Considering; taking into account.

Is “given” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.