event

[ɪˈvɛnt]

event Definition

• 1. a thing that happens, especially one of importance
• 2. a 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.

• Example

  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

Synonyms for event

• occasion
• happening
• incident
• occurrence
• episode

Antonyms for event

• nothing
• non-event

Phrases with event

• in the event of

  if something happens

  Example

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

• come to an event

  to attend a planned public or social occasion

  Example

  Are you coming to the charity event tonight?

• main event

  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.