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Forgiven
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forgivun
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Simple meaning
What does Forgiven mean?
Excused or no longer blamed.
Dictionary definition
Excused or no longer blamed for a mistake or wrong.
Example sentences
Forgiven in a sentence
easy
She felt forgiven after saying sorry.
medium
The mistake was forgiven.
hard
Being forgiven can help rebuild trust when someone takes responsibility.
Synonyms
Words like Forgiven
pardonedForgiven or excused.
forgiveRelated word that supports the meaning of forgiven.
Antonyms
Opposite words
blamedHeld responsible for something wrong.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forgiven, depending on context.
Word family
Forgiven word family
Base word
forgiven
verb
forgivened
Past form of forgiven.
verb
forgivening
Action form of forgiven.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does forgiven mean?
Forgiven means excused or no longer blamed.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to forgiven?
Pardoned is close in meaning to forgiven in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of forgiven?
Blamed contrasts with forgiven.
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