Meaning of the word granted in English
What does granted mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
granted
US /ˈɡræn.t̬ɪd/
UK /ˈɡrɑːn.tɪd/
Adverb
admittedly; it is true (used to introduce a factor which is opposed to the main line of argument but is not regarded as so strong as to invalidate it).
Example:
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granted, sitting around the house may not be your idea of the perfect retirement, but what's your choice when inflation is eroding the value of your nest egg?
Conjunction
even assuming that.
Example:
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granted that officers were used to making decisions, they still couldn't be expected to understand