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given

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: given

1
adjn
acknowledged as a supposition
an assumption that is taken for granted
2
adj
(usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: given
1

adj acknowledged as a supposition

given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started”
Synonyms:
granted
acknowledged
recognized or made known or admitted

n an assumption that is taken for granted

Synonyms:
precondition, presumption
Type of:
assumption, supposal, supposition
a hypothesis that is taken for granted
2

adj (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward

Synonyms:
apt, disposed, minded, tending
inclined
(often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency
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