1. (noun)circumstance a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity Synonyms: condition, context, setting, consideration
2. (noun)context, circumstance, setting the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event Synonyms: context of use, setting, background, stage setting, mount, scope, mise en scene, circumstance, linguistic context, consideration, context, scene, place setting, condition
3. (noun)circumstance, condition, consideration information that should be kept in mind when making a decision Synonyms: condition, retainer, setting, shape, status, precondition, circumstance, thoughtfulness, term, consideration, context, considerateness, experimental condition, stipulation
4. (noun)circumstance formal ceremony about important occasions Synonyms: condition, context, setting, consideration
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'circumstance'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. circumstance A circumstance (L. circum, around, and sto, stand), is something existing or occurring in connection with or relation to some other fact or event, modifying or throwing light upon the principal Synonyms: circumstance, accompaniment, fact, item, point, concomitant, feature, occurrence, position, detail, incident, particular, situation, event
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