event

[US]/ɪˈvent/
[UK]/ɪˈvent/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.happening, significant occurrence;sporting activity

Phrases & Collocations

social event

major event

public event

special event

in the event

in any event

great event

sports event

important event

event handler

event log

at all events

historical event

main event

charity event

individual event

event tree

in that event

significant event

event horizon

Example Sentences

an event of significance

an event such as we've shared.

an event causative of war

an inconsequential event

the two events coincided.

it is a media event of the first order.

events of tragic magnitude.

an event of vanishingly small probability.

rehearse the events of the day

The event took an explosive turn.

Events are in a state of flux.

events in close propinquity to each other

to become the quintessential pseudo-event

a judge at a sporting event

a venue for a sporting event

there is passion aplenty in the events described.

Events were proceeding at a gallop.

the strange events are capable of rational explanation.

the event ran like clockwork .

the event was recorded by a contemporary historian.

Real-world Examples

That hasn't dampened the enthusiasm surrounding this event.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2019 Collection

U.S. Commercial Service Counsellor Brent Omdahl anchored the event.

Source: VOA Daily Standard February 2017 Collection

This was an important event in the barn cellar.

Source: Charlotte's Web

He is skipping the individual sprint event.

Source: NPR News August 2014 Compilation

This is a painting that depicts an event that actually took place.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

I contemplated the startling turn of events.

Source: Flipped Selected

Our first topic today is a weather event.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2019 Collection

It is the largest event in Australia.

Source: People's Education Press PEP Primary School English Grade 5 Textbook Volume 2

It is a horrific event, no doubt.

Source: NPR News December 2018 Compilation

We plan for the worst possible event.

Source: CNN Selected July 2015 Collection

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