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Definition of given adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

given

adjective
 
/ˈɡɪvn/
 
/ˈɡɪvn/
[usually before noun]Idioms
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  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.
  3. Word OriginMiddle English: past participle of give.
see also God-given
Idioms
be given to something/to doing something
  1. (formal) to do something often or regularly
    • She’s much given to outbursts of temper.
    • He's given to going for long walks on his own.
See given in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee given in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English
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