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单词 events
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event

noun

i-ˈvent How to pronounce event (audio)
1
a
: something that happens : occurrence
b
: a noteworthy happening
c
: a social occasion or activity
d
: an adverse or damaging medical occurrence
a heart attack or other cardiac event
2
: any of the contests in a program of sports
3
a
: a postulated outcome, condition, or eventuality
in the event that I am not there, call the house
b
: the final outcome or determination of a legal action
c
archaic : outcome
4
: the fundamental entity of observed physical reality represented by a point designated by three coordinates of place and one of time in the space-time continuum postulated by the theory of relativity
5
: a subset of the possible outcomes of an experiment
eventless
i-ˈvent-ləs How to pronounce event (audio)
adjective
Phrases
at all events
: in any case
in any event
: in any case
in the event
chiefly British
: as it turns out

Synonyms

  • affair
  • circumstance
  • episode
  • hap
  • happening
  • incident
  • occasion
  • occurrence
  • thing
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Example Sentences

The article recounted the events of the past year. the last major event of the summer He had no memory of the events that happened afterwards. The accident was caused by an unusual sequence of events. She likes to arrive at social events early. It's the only event on the golf tour that she hasn't yet won. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Her stern expression from this event would later become a meme. Maria Mercedes Lara, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Film of the event was then flown by the Royal Air Force to Canada so it could be broadcast there on the same day and U.S. networks made similar efforts. James Hookway, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The satiric rock duo will donate proceeds from the event to Rock the Vote, the nonpartisan non-profit dedicated to building the ranks of young voters in United States. Gary Graff, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Although totals weren’t yet finalized by Monday, festival organizers expect to make over $275,000 from the event – which is a favorite among residents every year, said Paulette Greenberg, festival co-chair for the last 20 years. Elizabeth Owens-schiele, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Live coverage of the event depicted what looked more like a concert than a burger joint opening. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 6 Sep. 2022 Naturally, her simple yet sophisticated hair reflected the elegance of the event. Chelsea Avila, Allure, 6 Sep. 2022 Before of the event, Republicans hit Biden on inflation, gas prices, crime and the administration's college loan forgiveness plan. Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2022 Indian weddings in Thailand can last up to a week and include everything from event planning to catering, decoration and transportation. CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin eventus, from evenire to happen, from e- + venire to come — more at come

First Known Use

1539, in the meaning defined at sense 3c

Kids Definition

event

noun

i-ˈvent How to pronounce event (audio)
1
: something important or notable that happens
historical events
2
: a social occasion (as a party)
3
: the fact of happening
in the event of rain
4
: a contest in a program of sports
Olympic events

Medical Definition

event

noun

i-ˈvent How to pronounce event (audio)
: an adverse or damaging medical occurrence
a heart attack or other cardiac event

Legal Definition

event

noun

1
: something that happens : occurrence
2
: the issue or outcome of a legal action or proceeding as finally determined

events

noun

plural of event
1
as in things
something that happens dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • things
  • incidents
  • circumstances
  • episodes
  • happenings
  • occurrences
  • experiences
  • affairs
  • occasions
  • times
  • accidents
  • adventures
  • news
  • coincidences
  • phenomena
  • haps
  • pages
  • crises
  • emergencies
  • phenomenons
  • milestones
  • landmarks
  • achievements
  • flukes
  • happenstances
  • turning points
  • deeds
  • feats
  • co-occurrences
  • mileposts
  • exploits
  • junctures
  • freaks
  • tidings
  • happenchances
2
as in possibilities
something that might happen in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • possibilities
  • cases
  • contingencies
  • contingences
  • eventualities
  • contingents
  • probabilities
  • accidents
  • risks
  • hazards
  • chances
  • haps
3
as in tournaments
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize figure skating is usually one of the most popular events in the winter Olympics

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • tournaments
  • competitions
  • games
  • sports
  • matches
  • contests
  • championships
  • bouts
  • tourneys
  • matchups
  • races
  • meets
  • athletics
  • outings
  • battles
  • sweepstakes
  • skirmishes
  • sweep-stake
  • nationals
  • conflicts
  • finals
  • struggles
  • marathons
  • rallies
  • scrimmages
  • derbies
  • gymkhanas
  • tussles
  • triathlons
  • semifinals
  • heats
  • runs
  • rounds
  • tugs-of-war
  • ultramarathons
  • runoffs
  • field days
  • sets
  • biathlons
  • decathlons
  • sudden deaths
  • volleys
  • classics
  • nightcaps
  • play-offs
  • rubbers
  • pentathlons
  • round-robins
  • heptathlons
  • seesaws
  • dead heats
  • photo finishes
4
as in parties
a social gathering the mayor's evenings are often tied up with one event after another

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • parties
  • celebrations
  • receptions
  • affairs
  • bashes
  • functions
  • shindigs
  • galas
  • dances
  • fetes
  • blowouts
  • occasions
  • get-togethers
  • fêtes
  • binges
  • balls
  • blasts
  • benefits
  • proms
  • dos
  • suppers
  • do's
  • socials
  • formals
  • symposia
  • fund-raisers
  • soirees
  • symposiums
  • orgies
  • bacchanals
  • masquerades
  • teas
  • tea parties
  • bacchanalia
  • house parties
  • mixers
  • clambakes
  • showers
  • housewarmings
  • keggers
  • cocktail parties
  • soirées
  • salons
  • hen parties
  • saturnalias
  • bakes
  • stags
  • icebreakers
  • keg parties
  • klatches
  • kaffeeklatsches
  • meet and greets
  • klatsches
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