adv
granted
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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."
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."
Common pairings
granted, ...
take something for granted
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_____, the flight was delayed, but the airline handled it well.