Circumstances Definition & Meaning
circumstances
- noun
- your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); "whatever my fortune may be"; "deserved a better fate"; "has a happy lot"; "the luck of the Irish"; "a victim of circumstances"; "success that was her portion"
- a person's financial situation (good or bad); "he found himself in straitened circumstances"
"Circumstances" in song lyrics
See how circumstances is used in real songs:
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"Bein all that you can be despite your circumstances"
Aceyalone — I Can't Complain -
"Particular plasma, gettin soaked, we structure the obscure circumstances"
Analog Brothers — 2005 -
"Stunna man back so you know the circumstances"
Baby f/ Lil Wayne — Pop Bottles
Words that rhyme with circumstances
Usage tips for "circumstances"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "circumstances" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for circumstances to find words that pair well.