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granted
GRAHN-tihd
Granted (adv) means used to admit a point before making a contrasting one. Example: “Granted, the flight was delayed, but the airline handled it well.”
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Used to admit a point before making a contrasting one.
"Granted, the flight was delayed, but the airline handled it well."
"Granted, the hotel is old, but the rooms are spotless."
"Granted, he is slow, yet his work is always accurate."
How to use granted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA way of conceding a point before moving on to a "but."
Common mistake
The phrase "take for granted" means to underappreciate something or assume it will always be there — different from this concessive "granted."
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granted, ...
take something for granted
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What does “granted” mean?
The word “granted” means used to admit a point before making a contrasting one. In plain terms, a way of conceding a point before moving on to a "but.".
How do you pronounce “granted”?
“Granted” is pronounced GRAHN-tihd (/ˈɡɹæntɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “granted” in a sentence?
Here is “granted” used in a sentence: “Granted, the flight was delayed, but the airline handled it well.”
What part of speech is “granted”?
“Granted” is an adverb.
Is “granted” a common word?
“Granted” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What does 'granted' mean at the start of a sentence?
Used this way, "granted" concedes a point before you push back against it. Saying "Granted, it's expensive, but it lasts for years" admits the cost, then sets up a stronger counter-argument. It signals fair-mindedness — acknowledging the other side — while making clear your main point still stands.
What is the difference between 'granted' and 'admittedly'?
Both concede a point, and they often swap freely. "Granted" tends to feel a little more conversational and can invite the listener to agree, while "admittedly" leans slightly more formal and personal, owning up to something. In most sentences either one works with almost no change in meaning.
What does 'take something for granted' mean?
This related phrase means to assume something is true or guaranteed without appreciating it — treating a person, comfort, or privilege as a given. It differs from the concessive "granted": here the sense is under-valuing what you already have, rather than conceding a point in an argument.
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