1. (noun)event something that happens at a given place and time Synonyms: case, result, upshot, issue, consequence, outcome, effect
2. (noun)event, case a special set of circumstances Synonyms: type, font, instance, pillow slip, case, eccentric, pillowcase, guinea pig, fount, consequence, casing, character, event, 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. (noun)event 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. (noun)consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon Synonyms: aftermath, progeny, resolution, issuing, case, government issue, military issue, return, takings, burden, resultant, payoff, consequence, core, take, publication, answer, impression, resultant role, event, 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
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'event'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. event 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