evente‧vent /ɪˈvent/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 
one of the most important events in the history of mankind2social gathering [countable] a performance, sports competition, party etc at which people gather together to watch or take part in something: The conference was an important social event (=an event at which people can meet each other). one of the major sporting events of the yearcharity/fundraising etc event The school raises money by organizing fundraising events.3race/competition [countable] one of the races or competitions that are part of a large sports competition: The next event will be the 100 metres. The 800 metres is not his best event. → field event, three-day event4in any/either event (also at all events) used to say that something will definitely happen or be true in spite of anything else that may happen SYN in any case: I might see you tomorrow, but I’ll phone in any event.5in the event used to emphasize what actually happened in a situation as opposed to what you thought might happen SYN as it happened: Extra police officers were brought in, although in the event the demonstration passed off peacefully.6in the event of something (also in the event that something happens) used to tell people what they should do if something happens: He left a letter for me to read in the event of his death.7in the normal course of events if things happen in the normal way SYN normally: In the normal course of events, the money is released within about three months.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesa big/major event (=important)· Getting married is a major event in anyone’s life.an important/significant event· It’s natural to be nervous before such an important event.a momentous event (=very important)· the momentous events of 9/11a historic event (=very important in a country’s history)· The signing of the peace treaty was a historic event.a dramatic event (=very exciting)· The dramatic events will be brought to you live on BBC.a tragic event (=very sad)· Let’s not talk about the tragic events of the past.a traumatic event (=very upsetting)· He was forced to relive the traumatic events of his kidnap.a common/an everyday event· The death of a child was a common event in those days.a rare/unusual event· A sighting of a white deer is a rare event.recent events· Recent events in the country have caused great concern.the latest events· We will be bringing you news of all the latest events.current events· There are some similarities between what happened in the 1920s and current events in the US.verbsan event happens/takes place (also an event occurs formal)· The event took place last year.events unfold (=happen, usually in an exciting or unexpected way)· I watched the dramatic events unfold from my window.events lead (up) to something (=cause something)· His assassination was one of the events that led to the First World War.the events surrounding something (=the events that are closely related to a situation)· The events surrounding her death remain a mystery.celebrate/commemorate/mark an event (=do something to show that you remember it)· Fans observed a minute’s silence to commemorate the tragic event.witness an event (=see it happen)· Luckily, a film crew were on the spot to witness the event.record an event (=write down or photograph what happened)· Two photographers recorded the events.phrasesa series/sequence of events (=related events that happen one after the other)· The incident was the first in a series of events that finally led to his arrest.a chain of events (=a series of events where each one causes the next)· He set in motion a chain of events that he couldn’t control.the course of events (=the way in which a series of events happens)· Nothing you could have done would have changed the course of events.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + eventa social event (=an event at which a group of people meet and spend time together for pleasure)· I don’t go to many social events since my husband’s death.a sporting event· Many of the weekend’s major sporting events were cancelled due to bad weather.a cultural/musical event· a monthly guide to the cultural events in Londona charity/fund-raising event· Forthcoming fund-raising events include a sponsored five-mile walk.verbshold/stage an event (=organize a public event)· The charity plans to stage several fund-raising events this year.go to an event (also attend an event formal)· Unfortunately, the prime minister will not be able to attend the event.support an event (=pay to attend a charity event in order to encourage it)· I’d like to thank everyone who came tonight for supporting the event.boycott an event (=refuse to go to an event as a protest)· The games went ahead despite threats to boycott the event.sponsor an event (=give money to an event, especially in exchange for the right to advertise)· The event is sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland.THESAURUSevent something that happens, especially something important, interesting, or unusual: · He spoke of the tragic event in which more than 100 people died.· recent political eventsoccurrence /əˈkʌrəns $ əˈkʌrəns/ formal something that happens – used especially when saying how often something happens: · Divorce is a common occurrence these days.· Storms like this one are fortunately a rare occurrence.· Accidents are almost a daily occurrence on this road.incident something that happens, especially something that is unusual or unpleasant, or something that is one of several events: · He died after a violent incident outside a nightclub.· This latest incident could put an end to his career.occasion an important social event or celebration: · She only wore the dress for special occasions.· It was his 100th birthday, and friends and family gathered to mark the occasion.affair [usually singular] something that happens, especially something shocking in political or public life which involves several people and events: · The affair has caused people to lose confidence in their government.phenomenon /fɪˈnɒmənən $ fɪˈnɑːmənɑːn, -nən/ something that happens or exists in society, science, or nature, especially something that is studied because it is difficult to understand: · natural phenomena such as earthquakes· Homelessness is not a new phenomenon.
WORD ORIGINevent
Origin:
1500-1600 Latin eventus, from the past participle of evenire ‘to happen’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Joe's party was a splendid event - about 200 people were there.
- John rarely misses a sporting event in his town.
- Meeting Professor Kearney was an event which changed my life.
- Nothing we could have done would have changed the course of events.
- Our special December issue lists the most important events of the past year.
- Police are attempting to reconstruct the sequence of events on the night of the killing.
- The book discusses the events leading up to the outbreak of World War Two.
- The evening meal is a time when all the family can get together and discuss the day's events.
- The Ryder Cup is the big golfing event this month.
- The town's beer festival is an annual event.
- Tomorrow's match against Portugal is expected to be the big event of the season.
- We have a full programme of social events that take place throughout the year.
- Wimbledon is one of Britain's great sporting events.
- Every Lee movie contains his signature style; all are major movie events.
- In the loop of Henle, the events are qualitatively similar to, but quantitatively different from, events during dilution.
- It was really delightful to be treated with such consideration after the events of the last week or so.
- The events that it scans during its journey are conceived as the experiences of a positive vector.
- The anniversary of the accession of George I, 1 August, was marked by an exciting event on the river.
- The observational abilities of the ancients were to have practical application beyond those of time-reckoning and attempt to predict future events.
- To my amazement, it was just about as easy and even more fun than writing about real events.
THESAURUS
something that happens, especially something important, interesting, or unusual: · He spoke of the tragic event in which more than 100 people died.· recent political events
formal something that happens – used especially when saying how often something happens: · Divorce is a common occurrence these days.· Storms like this one are fortunately a rare occurrence.· Accidents are almost a daily occurrence on this road.
something that happens, especially something that is unusual or unpleasant, or something that is one of several events: · He died after a violent incident outside a nightclub.· This latest incident could put an end to his career.
an important social event or celebration: · She only wore the dress for special occasions.· It was his 100th birthday, and friends and family gathered to mark the occasion.
[usually singular] something that happens, especially something shocking in political or public life which involves several people and events: · The affair has caused people to lose confidence in their government.
something that happens or exists in society, science, or nature, especially something that is studied because it is difficult to understand: · natural phenomena such as earthquakes· Homelessness is not a new phenomenon.
Longman Language Activatoran occasion when people compete against each other in a game an occasion when two people or two teams compete against each other in a game or sport: · Sharpe had injured a knee in a football game a few weeks earliera game of chess/soccer/darts etc: · Would you be up for a game of darts at the local pub?· We played three games of checkers, and she beat me every time.best/worst/first etc game of the season: · We were able to get seats for the last game of the season.
an occasion when two people or teams compete against each other in a sport or game - used especially about soccer, rugby, cricket, tennis, or chess: · Chess experts expected Kadparov to win the next match.football/cricket/boxing etc match: · A cricket match was in progress on the school sports field.· Keith sprained his wrist in a wrestling match.
a match or competition, especially one that is important and is attended by a lot of people: · Tomorrow's match against Portugal is expected to be the big event of the season.sporting event: · John rarely misses a sporting event in his town.· Wimbledon is one of Britain's great sporting events.
something that happens, that is not planned something that happens, especially something that is important or interesting: · Meeting Professor Kearney was an event which changed my life.· The book discusses the events leading up to the outbreak of World War Two.· The evening meal is a time when all the family can get together and discuss the day's events.chain/sequence of events (=the order in which events happened): · Police are attempting to reconstruct the sequence of events on the night of the killing.the course of events (=the way that events happened): · Nothing we could have done would have changed the course of events.
informal something that happens: · So many things have happened since I last saw you.a funny thing happened: · A funny thing happened to me on the way to work this morning.not remember a thing (=used to emphasize that you do not remember what happened): · When I woke up the next morning, I couldn't remember a thing.
formal something that happens, use this especially to say whether something happens often or not often: a common/daily/frequent etc occurrence: · Vicious fights and arguments were a daily occurrence in the shipyards.· Earthquakes are an unusual occurrence in England but are not totally unknown.
something that happens, especially something that is unusual or unpleasant or something that is part of a longer series of events: · Apart from the incident in Las Vegas our vacation was completely trouble-free.· One violent incident turned into a political and family tragedy.a bomb/shooting/terrorist etc incident (=used especially in news reports): · Friday's shooting incident in East London led to several arrests.without incident (=without anything unpleasant happening): · The fans were well behaved, and the game was played without incident.
something that happens, especially something that is strange or unusual: · The happenings of the last two days had left me feeling dazed.· 'The X Files' is a fictional television programme about strange, unexplained happenings.
plural phenomena a natural or social process that can be seen or is known to happen, and is often studied: · We now know that our system of planets orbiting the sun is not a unique phenomenon.· The cell phone is a relatively recent phenomenon. It's difficult at the moment to assess its effects.phenomenon of: · the increasing phenomenon of the single parent familynatural phenomenon: · A thorough understanding of mathematics is sufficient to explain a wide variety of natural phenomena.
something planned that happens something that happens that has been planned and arranged, for example a party, performance, or sports competition: · Joe's party was a splendid event - about 200 people were there.annual event (=an event that takes place every year): · The town's beer festival is an annual event.social/sporting event: · We have a full programme of social events that take place throughout the year.a golfing/media/diplomatic etc event: · The Ryder Cup is the big golfing event this month.
an important social event, ceremony, or celebration: big/important/special occasion: · She was saving four bottles of their best champagne for a special occasion.· Thanksgiving is a really big occasion in the States.celebrate the occasion: · It's our wedding anniversary next month, and we're having a party to celebrate the occasion.quite an occasion (=a very exciting or important occasion): · It was quite an occasion. All the local dignitaries were there, dressed in their finest clothes.
all the things which happen during an official meeting or discussion, especially in a court of law or in parliament: · You can sit along the back wall of the courtroom to watch the proceedings.· The chairman usually takes charge of the proceedings and decides who will speak next.
ways of saying 'if' · If you do that again I'll hit you.· Do you think I'd be here if I had a choice?· I know I look tired. So would you if you had this house, a husband, and three children to look after.if you like/want · I have a drill. If you like, you can borrow it.if so formal (=if this is true) · I believe you sell video cameras. If so, please would you send me a price list?if necessary/possible (=if it is necessary or possible) · We're prepared to work all through the night if necessary.· Use live natural yoghurt, full-fat if possible.if taken/used/needed etc · If taken in small doses, the drug has no harmful effects.
formal use this when something might happen in the future but it is not likely: · We've planned everything very carefully, but should there be any problems, contact me immediately.· Should you ever find yourself in Oxford, I'm sure Uncle Eric would be glad to see you.
formal use this when you are saying what the result would have been if things had happened differently in the past: · Had I known earlier that you wanted to join the team, I'd have put your name on the list.· My horse would have won had he not fallen at the final fence.
use this when something will still happen if a situation changes or if there is a problem: · He's going to buy the farm even if they raise the price.· Even if the government survives this crisis, they still face enormous problems.· You should always exercise -- even if it's only 10 minutes a day.
use this to say that something is done because something else might happen or be true: · I'll take an umbrella in case it rains.· In case you missed the first episode, here is the story so far.· In case you were thinking I'd lend you any money, I'll tell you now -- I won't!just in case: · I'm sure they haven't forgotten but let's send them a reminder just in case.
formal use this when you are saying what will be done if at any time there is a serious problem, an accident etc - used especially in official notices, plans, or instructions: · Britain agreed to support the US in the event of war.· The plan outlines emergency procedures in the event of a major accident.in the unlikely event of (=if something unlikely happens): · In the unlikely event of a burglar entering the building, the alarm system will be activated.
written used especially in official notices and instructions to tell people what to do if something unpleasant or unexpected happens: · In case of fire, leave the building by the nearest exit.· It is illegal to park on the hard shoulder except in case of emergency.
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adjectivedecider, noundefence, noundefend, verbdefender, noundefensive, adjectivederby, noundisallow, verbdisqualify, verbdivision, noundivot, noundown, adverbdraft, noundraw, verbdraw, noundribble, verbdribble, noundrive, noundrop, verbdrop goal, noundropkick, noundrop shot, noundrubbing, noundugout, nouneleven, numberequalize, verbequalizer, nouneven, adjectiveevent, nounface, nounfast, adjectivefavourite, nounfeint, nounfield, verbfielder, nounfieldsman, nounfield sports, nounfight, verbfight, nounfighter, nounfinalist, nounfirst half, nounfirst-string, adjectivefixture, nounflat, adjectiveflip, nounfollow-through, nounfootball, nounfootwork, nounform, nounfoul, nounfoul line, nounfriendly, adjectivefull-court press, nounfull time, nounfumble, verbgala, noungame, noungame point, noungate, noungoal, noungoalie, noungoalkeeper, noungoalless, adjectivegoal line, noungoalmouth, noungoalpost, noungoaltender, noungold, noungold medal, noungrand slam, noungrandstand, nounground staff, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhalf, nounhalfback, nounhalf nelson, nounhalf-time, nounhammer, nounhandball, nounhand-eye co-ordination, nounhandicap, nounhandspring, nounhandstand, nounhat trick, nounhead start, nounheat, nounheavy, adjectivehiding, nounhome, adjectivein, adverbinfield, nouninjury time, nouninterference, nouninternational, nounjersey, nounjock, nounjockstrap, nounjogging suit, nounjump, nounjump ball, nounjumper, nounjumping jack, nounjump shot, nounjunior varsity, nounlane, nounleague table, nounletter, nounletter, verblevel, verblineman, nounlinesman, nounline-up, nounlocker, nounlocker room, nounluge, nounmallet, nounmanager, nounmark, verbmassacre, nounmassacre, verbmatch, nounmedal, nounmedallist, nounmeeting, nounMexican wave, nounmidfield, nounmisfield, verbmixed doubles, nounmotocross, nounmotor racing, nounmuff, verbmusclebound, adjectivemuscleman, nounnet, nounnet, verbnetball, nounnil, nounno ball, nounoarsman, nounoarswoman, nounobstruction, nounoffense, nounoffensive, adjectiveoffside, adjectiveOlympiad, nounOlympic, adjectiveOlympic Games, the, onside, adjectiveopener, nounopponent, nounout, adverbout, nounoutdistance, verboutsider, nounoverarm, adjectiveoverhand, adjectiveown goal, nounpacesetter, nounpass, verbpass, nounPE, nounpenalty, nounpep rally, nounperiod, nounphoto finish, nounphysical education, nounpitch, nounplace kick, nounplayable, adjectiveplay-by-play, nounplayer, nounplaying field, nounplay-off, nounpoint, nounpole, verbposition, nounpossession, nounpost, nounpreliminary, nounpro-am, nounprofessionalism, nounpromote, verbpromotion, nounPT, nounpull, verbpull-up, nounpummel, verbpunchbag, nounqualifier, nounqualify, verbquarter-final, nounrace, verbracetrack, nounracing, adjectiveracket, nounrain check, nounrally, nounrecord, nounrecord-holder, nounrecreation ground, nounref, nounreferee, nounreferee, verbregatta, nounrelay, nounrelay race, nounrelegate, verbreplay, verbreplay, nounrerun, verbreserve, nounretire, verbreturn, verbrevenge, nounringside, nounroll, nounrookie, nounround, nounround robin, nounrunner, nounrunner-up, nounrun-up, nounsave, verbsave, nounscore, nounscore, verbscorer, nounscratch, verbscratch, adjectivescreen, nounscrimmage, nounselector, nounsemi, nounsemi-final, nounsemi-finalist, nounsemi-professional, adjectiveserve, verbserve, nounserver, nounservice, nounset, nounshoot, verbshoot, nounshot, nounsideline, nounsilver, nounsilver medal, nounskate, nounskipper, nounslaughter, verbslice, verbslick, nounslump, nounsnowmobile, nounsnowshoe, nounsomersault, nounsouthpaw, nounspar, verbsparring partner, nounspectate, verbspectator, nounspectator sport, nounspin, nounsports centre, nounsports day, nounsportsmanship, nounsporty, adjectivespot, verbsprint, verbsquad, nounstadium, nounstagger, verbstart, nounstarter, nounstarting blocks, nounstayer, nounstick, nounstraight, nounstrip, nounstroke, nounstud, nounsub, nounsudden death, nounsweatband, nounsweatpants, nounsweat suit, nountackle, verbtackle, nountalent scout, nountarget, nounteam-mate, nounthree-legged race, nounthrow, nounthrust, verbtie, nountiebreaker, nountight, adjectivetime, verbtimekeeper, nountime out, nountitle, nountitle holder, nountopspin, nountoreador, nountour, nountournament, nountrack, nountrain, verbtransfer fee, nountrophy, nountryout, nounumpire, nounumpire, verbunbeatable, adjectiveundecided, adjectiveunderarm, adverbunderhand, adverbunplaced, adjectiveuppercut, nounvarsity, nounvolley, nounvolley, verbwalking, nounwarm-up, nounwet suit, nounwhippet, nounwhistle, verbwhistle, nounwin, nounwing, nounwinger, nounworkout, nounwristband, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 1adjectives A chance meeting with a journalist changed everything. Keep an eye on the noticeboards for forthcoming events. When’s the happy event (=the birth of your child)? Police say that last week’s protest was an isolated incident. Momentous events are taking place in the US. the sequence of events leading up to the war one of the major sporting events of the year Due to unforeseen circumstances, the play has been cancelled.
(=important)· Getting married is a major event in anyone’s life.
· It’s natural to be nervous before such an important event.
(=very important)· the momentous events of 9/11
(=very important in a country’s history)· The signing of the peace treaty was a historic event.
(=very exciting)· The dramatic events will be brought to you live on BBC.
(=very sad)· Let’s not talk about the tragic events of the past.
(=very upsetting)· He was forced to relive the traumatic events of his kidnap.
· The death of a child was a common event in those days.
· A sighting of a white deer is a rare event.
· Recent events in the country have caused great concern.
· We will be bringing you news of all the latest events.
· There are some similarities between what happened in the 1920s and current events in the US.
verbs (also an event occurs formal)· The event took place last year.
(=happen, usually in an exciting or unexpected way)· I watched the dramatic events unfold from my window.
(=cause something)· His assassination was one of the events that led to the First World War.
(=the events that are closely related to a situation)· The events surrounding her death remain a mystery.
(=do something to show that you remember it)· Fans observed a minute’s silence to commemorate the tragic event.
(=see it happen)· Luckily, a film crew were on the spot to witness the event.
(=write down or photograph what happened)· Two photographers recorded the events.
phrases (=related events that happen one after the other)· The incident was the first in a series of events that finally led to his arrest.
(=a series of events where each one causes the next)· He set in motion a chain of events that he couldn’t control.
(=the way in which a series of events happens)· Nothing you could have done would have changed the course of events.
Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + event (=an event at which a group of people meet and spend time together for pleasure)· I don’t go to many social events since my husband’s death.
· Many of the weekend’s major sporting events were cancelled due to bad weather.
· a monthly guide to the cultural events in London
· Forthcoming fund-raising events include a sponsored five-mile walk.
verbs (=organize a public event)· The charity plans to stage several fund-raising events this year.
(also attend an event formal)· Unfortunately, the prime minister will not be able to attend the event.
(=pay to attend a charity event in order to encourage it)· I’d like to thank everyone who came tonight for supporting the event.
(=refuse to go to an event as a protest)· The games went ahead despite threats to boycott the event.
(=give money to an event, especially in exchange for the right to advertise)· The event is sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES A chance meeting with a journalist changed everything. (=one organized to collect money for a charity)· She spoke at a charity event in aid of famine relief.
(=if there is an emergency)· The fire-exit doors should only be opened in case of emergency.
· If an exceptional event occurs, such as the death of a family member, you can ask for the court case to be postponed.
· Many of the festival events are already sold out.
Keep an eye on the noticeboards for forthcoming events. When’s the happy event (=the birth of your child)? Police say that last week’s protest was an isolated incident. Momentous events are taking place in the US. the sequence of events leading up to the war· Is this country able to stage a major sports event?
one of the major sporting events of the year Due to unforeseen circumstances, the play has been cancelled. (=if something which is unlikely happens)· In the unlikely event of an accident, the system will automatically shut down.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· Like the Founder's Day Service, this too has developed into an impressive annual event.· Its big annual event in Dade County, a banquet honoring the judiciary, just made me impatient.· The village atmosphere is kept alive by an annual May Day event and tree and bulb planting schemes.· Funds raised in the third annual charity event will go toward research and new examination and treatment areas.· With the success of these first Championships, the organisers are hoping Blackbird Leys will become an annual event.· Last year, there were 450 people at the annual event.· During the war these readings were an annual event, and she became a close friend.· Its success has spawned an annual event, drawing more than 40, 000 people.
· It was the Carling tournament at Royal Birkdale, a big event with a great deal of money as first prize.· Its big annual event in Dade County, a banquet honoring the judiciary, just made me impatient.· That was a really exciting moment, I felt as though I'd come from nowhere to a big event.· The concerts, held in the evening, were a big family event.· He had relegated the match to part of a bigger event as he thought people wanted more entertainment.· It's important in small conferences where there are limited numbers moving slowly, but for bigger events it's absolutely crucial.· The race is the biggest single spectator event in the country and attracts more than two hundred thousand fans.· But first, with news of two big sporting events looming, here's Tim.
· At the Kleiber household in Poplar, these dramatic events passed unnoticed: Ernest and Rosie had more important matters in mind.· As is often the case with dissertations, mine dealt with dramatic events but was abstract, academic, and lifeless.· This is the backcloth to the dramatic events that were soon to follow.· This represents a dramatic turn of events in presidential politics.· I predicted that a dramatic event would soon strike at the heart of the Royal Family.· But the most dramatic event was probably the 4-minute landing.· For Sonny, those dramatic events are less than a blur.· The dramatic events of Black Wednesday leave little chance of avoiding a quick revival of inflationary pressure.
· As in all the important events in Modigliani's life, there are differing versions of the story.· This inclusion should be shaped into a historical retraining of important events.· So why is it acknowledged that the Geneva Motor Show is the most important event in the automotive calendar?· In the past, comets were feared harbingers of important historical events, including invasions and major disasters.· One very important event in London was his marriage to Anne Bamford.· The development of printing was one of the most important events in the making of our modern world.· All the while important geophysical events were unrelenting.· First of all it is difficult for nomads to gather at one place so important events are made to coincide.
· Find something to look forward to; it does not have to be a major event.· It is a great interactive way to find out what major events happened this century.· In the past, the publication of such a book would have been a major professional event.· Denver was seen at many major events in the Monterey area.· This process is repeated over and over again in relation to major and minor events throughout the family life-cycle.· The prime seats in the San Jose Arena are already sold out for the major events.· One channel will be a subscription service, mainly feature films and major sporting events.
· I went to Brighton and saw for myself the absence of most of the top players due to other events taking place.· For the while the war went on. Other issues and events now came to complicate events.· In each case, the subject was reporting which other event a particular experience was synchronous with.· There are other events for women only.· The Ritz winter league and other events on the ice-bound River Ancholme were cancelled.· The Society plans to meet twice a year, with the possibility of matches and other events being organised, subject to demand.· Turn to our Race Series details on page 78 for other events to try.· Some other cellular event was involved, but its nature remained obscure and unexplained for another 30 years.
· The military and political events of 1939-1945.· A source familiar with Philip Morris said the firm usually invites subcontractors to its political events.· But again political events were overtaking the scheme and bringing in their wake a radical reshaping of the whole programme.· But even this sad circumstance was overshadowed for me by political events of the week.· At that point, she concluded it was a political event and decided not to attend.· We have to make our own political events on the streets and stay in control of them.· The second and opposing view treats political events as the result of forces inherent in human nature.
· Given the recent events in Orkney and elsewhere, promoting social work as a caring profession must restore faith in its activities.· You can not tell by recent events and prognostications.· And recent events hadn't helped much, either.· But recent events work against his goal.· In illustration of this last point, a couple of examples can be taken from recent and current events.· The conquest of air by living organisms is a relatively recent event, and one not yet completed.· I wish to add a personal word on a subject related to recent events, in which I played a personal role.· Though legal, recent events raise legitimate questions about the wisdom of accepting donations from permanent residents who can not vote.
· Funerals are not just some grim social event for retired people.· Alumni in Concert Petra Armitage-Smith talks about a successful social and musical event.· At first they just focused on the fun part, the social events.· The Club's day-to-day affairs and social events carried on side by side.· It will compare different methods of recruitment, identify opportunities for involvement and stress the importance of a programme of social events.· The railways allowed ordinary people to visit the seaside and the country, so that natural-history excursions became social events.· You will find details of our social events and coffee mornings in this newsletter.
· This vehicle now has a full school programme as well as being present at special events.· She was the publicist for a syndicate of galleries in Soho, an impresario of special events.· In any conference or special event there are certain essentials.· Is it going to be baseball-only, or will it be used for holding special events?· Anniversaries can also be recorded in copper or pewter as a lasting reminder of a special event.· When it was, it was a special events theater.· Here are just a few of the courses available plus some special events and club news.· What the Liquor Board was most interested in is what was happening with the funds generated from these special events liquor licenses.
· For one thing, especially if the sample is relatively small, unlikely events can skew the sample.· In the unlikely event of it surviving for three years, it becomes mutton.· Should this unlikely event take place, she did not want to be caught looking less than her usual immaculate self.· Except in the unlikely event that rates soon plummet, it could cost the bank up to £100m this year.· This applies when the words are so wide that on a strict construction they cover improbable and unlikely events.
NOUN· Large corporations have been quick to see the financial potential in becoming involved with charity events.· Funds raised in the third annual charity event will go toward research and new examination and treatment areas.· I meet him regularly at charity events and we have had many a round of golf together.· People still come to your charity events.· Yorke, 21 today, was returning home from a charity event at 2am, the city's magistrates heard.· David Emanuel left the world of hautecouture to take charge of the charity event at Cheltenham Ladies' College.· The more charity events celebrities do, the greater the euphoria they experience.· And he happily agreed to donate the pumpkin for a charity event in which contestants would guess how many seeds it contained.
VERB· The move will double the number of people who can attend this popular event, from 4000 to 8000.· The couple recently attended a campaign event for freshman Rep.· Almost 60,000 people attended last year's event.· Live theater drew 9 percent, nearly double the 5 percent who attended sporting events.· I also won a separate competition arranged by one of the major manufacturers attending the event - another £350.· Buckley said previous commitments blocked him from attending some company events.· About 1,500 young people attended the event.
· This is the sort of event which happens once every 50 years on average.· In a phenomenologically complex universe, extremely improbable events are certain to happen.· Much though we might sometimes like it to be otherwise, events unfold as they happen.· We might say that a probable event is one that happens in many or most possible worlds.· Since their interest in the past was primarily moralistic, precise knowledge of actual events and when they happened was not required.· An improbable event is one that happens only in one or a few possible worlds.· They would certainly have thought that such events were unlikely to happen for millennia to come - if at all.· It is a great interactive way to find out what major events happened this century.
· Since it is the dinner party hosts holding the event, the whole £100 a head goes to the charity.· Is it going to be baseball-only, or will it be used for holding special events?· Now they are appealing for anyone to hold fund-raising events to boost the coffers.· By law, the costs of holding a fund-raising event are supposed to be reported as a noncash campaign contribution.· Volunteers will be needed during the week to collect envelopes, stand with collection tins and hold money raising events.· It's the first time we've held the event because we wanted something special for the Centenery.· He further held that in any event the public interest did not require the institution of criminal proceedings.· Admission is just £1 and raffles will be held during the events.
· If a neutral event occurs within this time-window then it loses its neutrality.· Another characteristic of the third period is that infants reproduce events that occur that interest them.· Electronic mail messages are sent to the terminals of relevant users, telling them when exceptional events occur.· Consider two events that occurred four days and an ocean apart.· Could the events have occurred just as they are described?· How could two 100-year events occur only 15 years apart?· In the event of death occurring in such a case I would accept that it could be an unnatural death.· Certainly, such events can occur.
· The advantage is that you can redeem your vouchers for special deals on holidays, sporting events and theatre trips.· Live theater drew 9 percent, nearly double the 5 percent who attended sporting events.· Television will bring these Olympics to a larger audience than any previous sporting event.· He said he also has five satellite dishes, meaning he can watch five sporting events at the same time.· I have been lucky enough to see some pretty spectacular sporting events up close and personal.· A ban on tobacco industry name-brand sponsorship of sporting events would take effect a year later.· So, we do not let our children watch network television, except for an occasional sporting event.· Special events such as major sporting events or concerts cost up to thirty dollars to watch.
· And the Tynesiders could be among the medals for the first time since they won the event in 1987 and 1988.· Lloyd Mangrum, who won the event four times, enjoyed his greatest finish in 1951.· Her team mate Karen Bleakley won the B event.· Last year she won the event at the World Championships. 19.· Paul Wells had eased off by this point and was actually beaten by his brother who won the domestic event.· Polonski, 22, won the event in 1995.· He popped the shoulder back into place and won the event despite obvious pain.· Bob Pereyra admits he had to work extra hard to win the luge road-racing event Saturday at Castaic.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► be overtaken by events► be wise after the event
- Your copies of the books will follow in the normal course of events and should be with you soon.
- A routine, in any event, has certainly established itself.
- Anyway, in the 1970s, there had been strong unions, and everything I deplored had happened in any event.
- In practical curatorial terms the abstraction of software is, in any event, something of a pseudo-problem.
- It was in any event difficult to see what compromise could satisfy both Buenos Aires and London.
- Ordering her would be ludicrous under the changed circumstances, and in any event, a waste of time.
- Power is, in any event, a serious problem on the Moon.
- The cost will be passed on to their customers, who are all of us, in any event.
- The processes that have been described will go on in any event.
- Everybody thought our train would be ambushed, but in the event we got out safely.
- However, in the event the congress avoided real discussion of the more controversial policy details relating to doi moi.
- In some families species have been included from the upper slope in the event of overlapping bathymetric ranges.
- Set too low, it would do little to deter speculation in the event of a crisis.
- This overriding limit is subject to adjustment in the event of certain specified alterations to the Company's share capital.
- Whether in the event owners would have consented is quite another question.
- A rechargeable battery protects the stored programme data for up to eight months in the event of the programmer being unplugged.
- And overweight twins are a deathtrap in the event of an engine failure.
- In some families species have been included from the upper slope in the event of overlapping bathymetric ranges.
- It offers vital financial cover in the event of you being permanently disabled in an accident.
- She accepts her own implication in the events of her past.
- The countries involved have pledged to offer mutual assistance in the event of a spill.
- The next question is the tenacity of a trust in the event of insolvency.
- Their homes will probably have a hotline to the local police station in the event of any signs of vigilante action.
- After the uproar created by Nicholas Tolstoy over the Cossack repatriations, the fringe groups had been taken very seriously.
- Few attendees doubted that some fringe groups would respond violently.
- One girl shared her story of a fringe group, which for ten years had dominated her life.
- The remaining 5 percent aligned themselves with fringe groups such as the Natural Law, Green and Libertarian parties.
- To transform a scholarly consensus into something that appears the obsession of a disreputable fringe group requires more than accidental bias.
WORD FAMILYnouneventnon-eventeventualityuneventfulnessadjectiveeventful ≠ uneventfuleventualadverbeventfully ≠ uneventfullyeventually
1interesting/exciting [countable] something that happens, especially something important, interesting or unusual: one of the most important events in the history of mankind2social gathering [countable] a performance, sports competition, party etc at which people gather together to watch or take part in something: The conference was an important social event (=an event at which people can meet each other). one of the major sporting events of the yearcharity/fundraising etc event The school raises money by organizing fundraising events.3race/competition [countable] one of the races or competitions that are part of a large sports competition: The next event will be the 100 metres. The 800 metres is not his best event. → field event, three-day event4in any/either event (also at all events) used to say that something will definitely happen or be true in spite of anything else that may happen SYN in any case: I might see you tomorrow, but I’ll phone in any event.5in the event used to emphasize what actually happened in a situation as opposed to what you thought might happen SYN as it happened: Extra police officers were brought in, although in the event the demonstration passed off peacefully.6in the event of something (also in the event that something happens) used to tell people what they should do if something happens: He left a letter for me to read in the event of his death.7in the normal course of events if things happen in the normal way SYN normally: In the normal course of events, the money is released within about three months.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesa big/major event (=important)· Getting married is a major event in anyone’s life.an important/significant event· It’s natural to be nervous before such an important event.a momentous event (=very important)· the momentous events of 9/11a historic event (=very important in a country’s history)· The signing of the peace treaty was a historic event.a dramatic event (=very exciting)· The dramatic events will be brought to you live on BBC.a tragic event (=very sad)· Let’s not talk about the tragic events of the past.a traumatic event (=very upsetting)· He was forced to relive the traumatic events of his kidnap.a common/an everyday event· The death of a child was a common event in those days.a rare/unusual event· A sighting of a white deer is a rare event.recent events· Recent events in the country have caused great concern.the latest events· We will be bringing you news of all the latest events.current events· There are some similarities between what happened in the 1920s and current events in the US.verbsan event happens/takes place (also an event occurs formal)· The event took place last year.events unfold (=happen, usually in an exciting or unexpected way)· I watched the dramatic events unfold from my window.events lead (up) to something (=cause something)· His assassination was one of the events that led to the First World War.the events surrounding something (=the events that are closely related to a situation)· The events surrounding her death remain a mystery.celebrate/commemorate/mark an event (=do something to show that you remember it)· Fans observed a minute’s silence to commemorate the tragic event.witness an event (=see it happen)· Luckily, a film crew were on the spot to witness the event.record an event (=write down or photograph what happened)· Two photographers recorded the events.phrasesa series/sequence of events (=related events that happen one after the other)· The incident was the first in a series of events that finally led to his arrest.a chain of events (=a series of events where each one causes the next)· He set in motion a chain of events that he couldn’t control.the course of events (=the way in which a series of events happens)· Nothing you could have done would have changed the course of events.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + eventa social event (=an event at which a group of people meet and spend time together for pleasure)· I don’t go to many social events since my husband’s death.a sporting event· Many of the weekend’s major sporting events were cancelled due to bad weather.a cultural/musical event· a monthly guide to the cultural events in Londona charity/fund-raising event· Forthcoming fund-raising events include a sponsored five-mile walk.verbshold/stage an event (=organize a public event)· The charity plans to stage several fund-raising events this year.go to an event (also attend an event formal)· Unfortunately, the prime minister will not be able to attend the event.support an event (=pay to attend a charity event in order to encourage it)· I’d like to thank everyone who came tonight for supporting the event.boycott an event (=refuse to go to an event as a protest)· The games went ahead despite threats to boycott the event.sponsor an event (=give money to an event, especially in exchange for the right to advertise)· The event is sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland.THESAURUSevent something that happens, especially something important, interesting, or unusual: · He spoke of the tragic event in which more than 100 people died.· recent political eventsoccurrence /əˈkʌrəns $ əˈkʌrəns/ formal something that happens – used especially when saying how often something happens: · Divorce is a common occurrence these days.· Storms like this one are fortunately a rare occurrence.· Accidents are almost a daily occurrence on this road.incident something that happens, especially something that is unusual or unpleasant, or something that is one of several events: · He died after a violent incident outside a nightclub.· This latest incident could put an end to his career.occasion an important social event or celebration: · She only wore the dress for special occasions.· It was his 100th birthday, and friends and family gathered to mark the occasion.affair [usually singular] something that happens, especially something shocking in political or public life which involves several people and events: · The affair has caused people to lose confidence in their government.phenomenon /fɪˈnɒmənən $ fɪˈnɑːmənɑːn, -nən/ something that happens or exists in society, science, or nature, especially something that is studied because it is difficult to understand: · natural phenomena such as earthquakes· Homelessness is not a new phenomenon.