event
English meaning: Event
Definition
An occurrence; something that happens.
Example
“The festival is the biggest cultural event of the year.”
Another example: “In the event of a fire, leave the building immediately.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Something that happens, especially a planned or notable occasion ('a sporting event', 'current events'). Common in news, sport and everyday speech. The phrase 'in any event' means 'whatever happens'. Neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'eventus' (an occurrence, outcome), from 'evenire' (to come out, happen); entered English in the 16th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- sporting event
- current events
- special event
- major event
- in the event of
- event planning
Word Forms
event (n); events (pl.); eventful (adj)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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