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Event Definition & Meaning

event
noun
  1. something that happens at a given place and time
  2. a special set of circumstances; "in that event, the first possibility is excluded"; "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled"
  3. a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory
  4. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

"Event" in song lyrics

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  • "So don't talk yourself from out of life event"
    60 Second Assassin — Sword Style
  • "With human intelligence with irrelevance to this event"
    Atoms Family — Most Can't Comprehend
  • "I ain't known to make it out to every single event"
    Blue Scholars — Ordinary Guy

Usage tips for "event"

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Frequently asked questions

What does event mean?
something that happens at a given place and time a special set of circumstances; "in that event, the first possibility is excluded"; "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled" a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business
What part of speech is event?
Event is a noun.
How many definitions does event have?
Event has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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