event

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event

The school's annual science fair is a major event for students and parents.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A thing that happens, especially one of importance: An occurrence, incident, or happening, particularly one that is noteworthy or significant.
    • A planned public or social occasion: An organized activity such as a competition, party, or meeting.
    • A single occurrence in a series or process, especially in a sports competition: One item in a program of contests or activities.
    • A possible outcome or case: A particular circumstance or contingency.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The concert was the main social event of the season.
    • Winning the championship was a historic event for the team.
    • The next event on the schedule is the 100-meter dash.
    • In the event of rain, the ceremony will be moved indoors.
Advanced Usage
  • "in the event of (something)": if (something) happens; used to describe what will be done if a particular situation occurs.
    • In the event of an emergency, please follow the exit signs.
  • "in any event" / "at all events": whatever happens or may have happened; in any case.
    • The plans are uncertain, but in any event, we will need to be ready.
  • "after the event": after something has happened, often with the implication of hindsight.
    • It's easy to give advice after the event.
Variants and Related Words
  • Eventful (adj): Marked by interesting or exciting events.
    • She led an eventful life full of travel and adventure.
  • Eventual (adj): Occurring at the end of a process or period of time; final.
    • Their hard work led to eventual success.
  • Eventuality (n): A possible event or outcome, especially one that is unpleasant or unexpected.
    • We have plans for every eventuality.
Synonyms
  • Occurrence: Something that happens.
  • Incident: An event or occurrence, often one that is brief or minor.
  • Happening: An event or occurrence.
Related Phrases
  • Chain of events: A series of events where each causes the next.
    • A small mistake started a chain of events that led to the project's failure.
  • Turn of events: A change in a situation.
    • It was a surprising turn of events.
Related Idioms
  • A blessed event: A humorous or euphemistic way of referring to the birth of a baby.
    • The family is celebrating a blessed event.
  • In that event: if that happens; in that case.
    • The road may be closed; in that event, we will need a detour.
event

The school's annual science fair is a major event for students and parents.

Noun
  1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
    • the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
    • his decision had depressing consequences for business
    • he acted very wise after the event
  2. a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory
  3. a special set of circumstances
    • in that event, the first possibility is excluded
    • it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
  4. something that happens at a given place and time

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