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- DictionaryE·vent/əˈvent/
noun
- 1. a thing that happens, especially one of importance: "one of the main political events of the late 20th century"
An event is something that happens, or might happen. In the event that you get stuck in traffic, the wedding will continue. It is too important an event to wait even for someone as important as you. When something is eventful, many things happen during it.
2 days ago · noun. 1. anything that takes place or happens, esp something important; happening; incident. 2. the actual or final outcome; result (esp in the phrases in the event, after the event ) 3. any one contest in a programme of sporting or other contests. the high jump is his event.
1. anything that takes place or happens, esp something important; happening; incident. 2. the actual or final outcome; result (esp in the phrases in the event, after the event) 3. any one contest in a programme of sporting or other contests: the high jump is his event. 4. (Philosophy) philosophy.
a thing that happens, especially something important. recent/current/world events. The tragic events of last Monday occurred only 200 metres from the shore. Historians long ago established that the event never happened. TV viewers watched in horror as events unfolded. a dramatic turn of events (= change in what is happening)
B1. something that happens, especially something important or unusual: Local people have been shocked by recent events in the town. Fewer examples. This event marked a turning point in the country's history. He spoke about the day's events. The nation watched on TV as the tragic events unfolded. Bates gave his version of events to the police.
Definition of event noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a : something (especially something important or notable) that happens. The article recounted the events of the past year. the last major/big event of the summer. He had no memory of the events that happened afterwards. [+] more examples. — see also current events. b : a planned occasion or activity (such as a social gathering)
