English dictionary
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adjectivePronunciation
ˈɡɪ.vən
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- acknowledged as a supposition
adjective
- (usually followed by ‘to’) naturally disposed toward
noun
- an assumption that is taken for granted
Example sentences
given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started
he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
I am not minded to answer any questions