English · Common Verbs
given
/ˈɡɪvən/
[/ˈɡɪvən/]
past participle of give
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past participle of 'give': used with 'have' to show something has been handed over.
Example
She has given so much time to the charity that everyone deeply admires her kindness.
She has given so much time to the charity that everyone deeply admires her kindness.
Etymology
From Old English 'gifen', past participle of 'giefan' (to give).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in perfect tenses and passive constructions.