circumstance

[ˈsɜːrkəmstæns]

circumstance Definition

• 1. a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action
• 2. a particular state of affairs; a situation

Using circumstance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "circumstance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The circumstances of his death are still unclear.

• Example

  She was able to adapt to new circumstances quickly.

• Example

  Given the circumstances, I think we made the right decision.

• Example

  Under no circumstances should you reveal your password.

circumstance Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for circumstance

• situation
• context
• background
• condition
• state of affairs

Antonyms for circumstance

• cause
• reason

Idioms Using circumstance

• under no circumstances

  in no situation or condition

  Example

  Under no circumstances should you give out your personal information to strangers.

• in good circumstances

  in a favorable situation or condition

  Example

  If everything goes well, we will be in good circumstances to negotiate a better deal.

• in adverse circumstances

  in an unfavorable situation or condition

  Example

  Despite being in adverse circumstances, she managed to succeed against all odds.

Phrases with circumstance

• in the circumstances

  taking into account the situation or context

  Example

  In the circumstances, I think we did the best we could.

• change of circumstances

  a significant alteration in a person's situation or status

  Example

  The divorce brought about a change of circumstances for both parties.

• mitigating circumstances

  factors that may reduce the severity of a punishment or offense

  Example

  The judge took into account the mitigating circumstances and reduced the sentence.

Origins of circumstance

from Latin 'circumstantia', meaning 'surrounding condition'

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Summary: circumstance in Brief

The term 'circumstance' [ˈsɜːrkəmstæns] refers to a fact or condition connected with an event or action, or a particular state of affairs. It can describe situations from adapting to new circumstances to taking into account mitigating circumstances. The idiom 'under no circumstances' means in no situation or condition.