event
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Pronunciation
- IPA /əˈvɛnt/
Noun
event noun
- An occurrence; something that happens.
- A prearranged social activity (function, etc.)“I went to an event in San Francisco last week.”
- One of several contests that combine to make up a competition.
- An end result; an outcome (now chiefly in phrases).“In the event, he turned out to have what I needed anyway.”
Verb
event verb
- To occur, take place.
event verb
- To be emitted or breathed out; to evaporate.
- To expose to the air, ventilate.
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Synonyms
caseincidenceincidentoccurrencecircumstanceoccasionoutcomesituationopportunityactivitycausecontingencyapplicableactionhindsightinitiative
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