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event

[ih-vent] / ɪˈvɛnt /
NOUN
occurrence, happening
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accident act action affair appearance business case celebration ceremony circumstance crisis development episode experience fact holiday incident matter occasion situation story thing
STRONG
advent adventure calamity catastrophe chance coincidence conjuncture deed emergency exploit function juncture marvel milestone miracle misfortune mishap mistake occurrence pass phase phenomenon predicament proceeding shift tide transaction triumph turn wonder
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cessation idleness inactivity inertia repose rest stoppage
STRONG
blessing certainty denial design expectation failure good fortune good luck happiness plan refusal scheme stagnation success
WEAK
cause source
NOUN
effect, result
Synonyms
STRONGEST
case issue
STRONG
aftereffect aftermath chance conclusion consequence end eventuality fortuity hap happenstance offshoot outcome outgrowth product resultant sequel termination upshot
WEAK
causatum end result sequent
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning cause commencement opening origin source start
NOUN
performance, competition
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bout contest game match tournament
STRONG
meet
Antonyms
WEAK
cause source

Example Sentences

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"Just added the Oprah interview to my calendar as an ALL-DAY EVENT," she added.

From Fox News • Mar. 3, 2021

The Quiksilveredition Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction To read a comprehensive article and view images about this event: http://starbulletin.com/2005/07/18/features/story1.html EVENT: Hawaii's largest auction of surf memorabilia, Hawaiiana and surf collectibles.

From Time Magazine Archive

Lets to the Capitol; And carry with us ears and eyes for THE TIME, But hearts for the EVENT.

From The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded by Bacon, Delia

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