given that
given that — conjunction
1. used before a clause to point to a fact that is already known or accepted, and t
used before a clause to point to a fact that is already known or accepted, and that helps explain or makes sense of what is said in the main part of the sentence
Given that the bridge was closed, Sumin took the longer road to work.
given that + clause stating the known fact, then the main clause
The team played well, given that three of their best players were injured.
main clause first, given that + clause added as the explaining fact
Given that the museum was free on Sundays, Beatrix visited it almost every week.
Mateo finished the report quickly, given that he had only started it that morning.
Given that the shops close early on holidays, the family did their shopping before noon.
- considering that
very close in meaning; often used when weighing a fact before making a judgment
- since
common and slightly more neutral for giving a reason, with less focus on a fact being already agreed
- seeing that
more informal and conversational than 'given that'
文法句型
given that + clause, main clause
main clause, given that + clause
用法筆記
Introduces a fact the speaker treats as true and already shared, then draws a conclusion or comment from it. Often appears when a result seems surprising or reasonable once that fact is kept in mind. The clause can come before or after the main statement.