TAKEN FOR GRANTED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does taken for granted mean? 

• TAKEN FOR GRANTED (adjective)
  The adjective TAKEN FOR GRANTED has 1 sense:

1. evident without proof or argument

  Familiarity information: TAKEN FOR GRANTED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• TAKEN FOR GRANTED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Evident without proof or argument

Synonyms:

axiomatic; self-evident; taken for granted

Context example:

we hold these truths to be self-evident

Similar:

obvious (easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind)

 Context examples 

A baby is a miracle gift. Pregnancy can’t be taken for granted.

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