event

Speech parts

1. event - Noun

2. event - Verb

Meaning

That which comes, arrives, or happens; that which falls out; any incident, good or bad.

An affair in hand; business; enterprise.

The consequence of anything; the issue; conclusion; result; that in which an action, operation, or series of operations, terminates.

To break forth.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

result case issue incident consequence occurrence circumstance game function development effect party matter experience race

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Antonyms

nix cypher bosh foundation source cause

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Hypernyms

phenomenon circumstance physical phenomenon psychological feature

Hyponyms

change influence response act product date

Phrases with the word

in any event track and field event Miyake event charity event catastrophic event private event

Examples

We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur. Dan Quayle

I believe that every single event in life happens in an opportunity to choose love over fear. Oprah Winfrey

A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that 'individuality' is the key to success. Robert Orben

A change of event such as the death of a leader, will lead to other changes. Indonesian Proverb

It is easy to be wise after the event. English Proverb

Every one is wise after the event. German Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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