Definitions
- Used to introduce a fact or situation that is already known or established. - Used to indicate a particular condition or circumstance that must be considered. - Used to express a concession or acknowledgement of a point made by someone else.
- Used to introduce a condition or requirement that must be met in order for something else to happen. - Used to indicate that something will be done only if a particular condition is met. - Used to offer something or make it available for use.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to introduce a condition or circumstance.
- 2Both words are used to indicate a requirement or prerequisite.
- 3Both words can be used to express a concession or acknowledgement of a point made by someone else.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Given is often used to introduce a fact or situation that is already established, while provided is used to introduce a condition or requirement that must be met.
- 2Connotation: Given is more formal and objective, while provided is more casual and subjective.
- 3Function: Given is often used as a preposition or adjective, while provided is often used as a conjunction or verb.
- 4Emphasis: Given emphasizes an existing fact or situation, while provided emphasizes a condition or requirement that must be met.
- 5Frequency: Given is less common than provided in everyday language.
Remember this!
Given and provided are both used to introduce a condition or circumstance. However, given is often used to introduce an established fact or situation, while provided is used to introduce a condition or requirement that must be met. Additionally, given is more formal and less common than provided.
