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Universal Words adjective, preposition, noun adjective [usuallybeforenoun] 1 already arranged: They were to meet at a given time and place. 2 that you have stated and are discussing; particular: We can find out how much money is spent on food in any given period. IDIOMS be given to sth / to doing sth (formal) to do sth often or regularly: She's much given to outbursts of temper. * He's given to going for long walks on his own. preposition when you consider sth: Given his age, (= considering how old he is) he's remarkably active. * Given her interest in children, teaching seems the right job for her. given that conjunction: It was surprising the government was re-elected, given that they had raised taxes so much. noun something that is accepted as true, for example when you are discussing sth, or planning sth