event

[ɪˈvɛnt]

event Definition

  • 1a thing that happens, especially one of importance
  • 2a planned public or social occasion

Using event: Examples

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

  • Example

    The concert was the biggest event of the year.

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    The wedding was a grand event.

  • Example

    The company organized a charity event to raise funds for the homeless.

  • Example

    The accident was a tragic event that shook the entire community.

event Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for event

Phrases with event

  • if something happens

    Example

    In the event of a fire, leave the building immediately.

  • to attend a planned public or social occasion

    Example

    Are you coming to the charity event tonight?

  • the most important part of a planned public or social occasion

    Example

    The main event of the party was the surprise performance by a famous singer.

Origins of event

from Latin 'eventus', meaning 'outcome'

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Summary: event in Brief

The term 'event' [ɪˈvɛnt] refers to something that happens, often of importance, or a planned public or social occasion. It can be used in various contexts, such as 'The concert was the biggest event of the year.' and 'The company organized a charity event to raise funds for the homeless.' 'Event' is also used in phrases like 'in the event of,' and 'come to an event,' and 'main event,' which denotes the most important part of a planned public or social occasion.

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