Difference between Given and Tending

What is the difference between Given and Tending?

Given as a noun is a condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation. while Tending as a noun is action of the verb to tend.

Given

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.

Part of speech: preposition

Definition: If you consider X; taking X into account

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Already arranged. Currently discussed, particular, specific.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

Example sentence: Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.

Tending

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Action of the verb to tend.

Example sentence: I'm not a gardener. I don't have the consistency for gardening, and I have barely enough for an orchard. I don't embarrass myself. You have to be there tending and weeding. With orchards, you can go through negligent periods and recover.

We hope you now know whether to use Given or Tending in your sentence.

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