event
6 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
events
plural
events
Britannica Dictionary definition of EVENT
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1
a
:
something (especially something important or notable) that happens
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see also current events
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The article recounted the events of the past year.
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the last major/big event of the summer
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He had no memory of the events that happened afterwards.
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The accident was caused by an unusual sequence/chain/series of events.
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It's difficult to predict the course of events [=to predict what will happen] with any confidence.
b
:
a planned occasion or activity (such as a social gathering)
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see also media event, nonevent
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She likes to arrive at social events early.
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upcoming events
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a sporting event
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a calendar of events
2
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any one of the contests in a sports program
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track-and-field events
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It's the only event on the golf tour that she hasn't yet won.
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the main event
at all events
or in any event
— used to say that what is being said is true no matter what other things may or may not happen or be true
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It's possible that she was too nervous to pay close attention. At all events [=in any case, anyway], she does not have all the details quite right.
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It is curious, in any event, why their decision bothers him so much.
in the event
chiefly British
:
when something that was planned or thought about actually happened
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We thought the weather might delay us, but, in the event [=as it turned out], we were able to leave on time.
in the event of
:
if (something) happens
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In the event of rain [=if it rains], the ceremony will be held indoors.
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I can call for help in the event of an emergency.
in the event (that)
:
if it happens that (something occurs)
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if
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In the event you (should) decide not to continue your subscription, you may cancel it at any time.
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The insurance policy will provide you with a regular income in the (unlikely) event that you are injured.
