Synonyms for event
ɪˈvɛntevent

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1. event

   Etymologically, the incident is that which falls in, the event that which comes out; event is thus greater and more signal than incident; we speak of trifling incidents, great events; incidents of daily life, events of history. Circumstance agrees with incident in denoting a matter of relatively slight importance, but implies a more direct connection with the principal matter; "circumstantial evidence" is evidence from seemingly minor matters directly connected with a case; "incidental evidence" would be some evidence that happened unexpectedly to touch it. An occurrence is, etymologically, that which we run against, without thought of its origin, connection or tendency. An episode is connected with the main course of events, like an incident or circumstance, but is of more independent interest and importance. Outcome is the Saxon, and event the Latin for expressing the same original idea. Consequence or result would express more of logical connection, and be more comprehensive. The end may be simple cessation; the event is what has been accomplished; the event of a war is victory or defeat; the end of the war is reached when a treaty of peace is signed. Since the future is contingent, event comes to have the meaning of a contingency; as, in the event of his death, the policy will at once fall due. Compare CIRCUMSTANCE; CONSEQUENCE; END.

   Synonyms:
   case, chance, circumstance, consequence, contingency, end, end, episode, fact, fortune, incident, issue, occurrence, outcome, possibility, result, sequel

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1. event

   Synonyms:
   occurrence, circumstance, episode, adventure, issue, accident, result, fact, incident

   Antonyms:
   cause, antecedent, operation, inducement, contribution, convergence, predisposition, tendency

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.6 / 7 votes

1. eventnoun

   something that happens at a given place and time

   Synonyms:
   case, result, upshot, issue, consequence, outcome, effect

2. event, casenoun

   a special set of circumstances

   "in that event, the first possibility is excluded"; "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled"

   Synonyms:
   type, font, instance, pillow slip, case, eccentric, pillowcase, guinea pig, fount, consequence, casing, character, upshot, subject, effect, sheath, cause, causa, example, result, slip, compositor's case, caseful, grammatical case, face, showcase, outcome, vitrine, issue, display case, typeface, typesetter's case, lawsuit, suit, shell

3. eventnoun

   a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory

   Synonyms:
   case, result, upshot, issue, consequence, outcome, effect

4. consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshotnoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   aftermath, progeny, resolution, issuing, case, government issue, military issue, return, takings, burden, resultant, payoff, consequence, core, take, publication, answer, impression, resultant role, upshot, subject, effect, topic, solvent, offspring, egress, gist, outlet, termination, exit, number, essence, yield, moment, emergence, outcome, way out, proceeds, issue, force, solution, final result, import, matter, result, issuance

Matched Categories

1. • Circumstance
   • Physical Phenomenon
   • Relativity Theory

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.0 / 2 votes

1. eventnoun

   Synonyms:
   incident, accident, occurrence, adventure, affair

2. eventnoun

   Synonyms:
   result, issue, consequence, end, conclusion, termination

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1. eventnoun

   Synonyms:
   occurrence, affair, incident, happening, consequence, result, outcome

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:2.5 / 2 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "event":

   case, events, cases, manifestation, incident, ceremony, activity, occurrence, demonstration, meeting, eventuality, occasion, activities, episode, cas, incidents, act, instance

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1. Elliott Ferguson:

   For tourists or locals, it just becomes more difficult if you’re driving a car during a parade or some other event because parking will be hard to find.

2. Natasha Hurley-Walker:

   More detections will tell astronomers whether this was a rare one-off event or a vast new population we'd never noticed before.

3. Silvio Inzucchi:

   The event curves begin to diverge almost on day one, there seems to be something about this medication that has a very early impact.

4. Jenny Sushe:

   I did not encourage or consent to Mr. Pulev grabbing my face, kissing me, or grabbing my backside, i was there at the event covering the boxing match as a professional member of the press. Kissing a woman on her lips without her consent and grabbing her is not acceptable.

5. Lady Gagas:

   Bradley Cooper love interest in the movie. After the event, Bradley Cooper made a call to Lady Gagas agent inquiring about an impromptu audition for the part and the singer agreed, according to W Magazine. The second that I saw Bradley Cooper I was like, Have I known you my whole life ? It was an instant connection, instant understanding of one another.