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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
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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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Masters swag has always drawn healthy interest on secondary markets, because unlike nearly every other sporting event, it doesn’t offer an online marketplace for gear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Prime Video is carrying early round coverage of golf’s most prestigious event on Thursday and Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The first lady recalled that she met Epstein alongside Trump, at an event in 2000.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Organisers for the event have confirmed to BBC Newsbeat that it will be going ahead as planned.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

It has always been a happy place, but now each little event seemed to glow because I could share it with Karel.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom