Event: meaning, definitions and examples

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event

 

[ ษชหˆvษ›nt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

something that happens

An event is something that happens, especially when it is unusual or important.

Synonyms

happening, incident, occasion

Examples of usage

  • The wedding was a joyful event for the whole family.
  • The concert was the biggest event of the year.
  • The company organized a special event to celebrate its anniversary.
Context #2 | Noun

a planned public or social occasion

An event is a planned public or social occasion.

Synonyms

celebration, function, gathering

Examples of usage

  • The charity event raised thousands of dollars for the cause.
  • The music festival is a popular annual event in the city.
  • Attending networking events can help you expand your contacts.
Context #3 | Verb

to take place

If something evented, it happens, especially when it is unusual or important.

Synonyms

happen, occur, transpire

Examples of usage

  • The unexpected storm evented during the night.
  • The delay evented due to technical difficulties.

Translations

Translations of the word "event" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น evento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ereignis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ acara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wydarzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒ™ใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉvรฉnement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ evento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท etkinlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๋ฒคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฏุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ udรกlost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udalosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ‹ไปถ (shรฌjiร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dogodek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐburรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ะธา“ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒซแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hadisษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ evento

Etymology

The word 'event' originated from the Latin word 'eventus', which means 'an occurrence, happening, or outcome'. It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. Over time, 'event' has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, from general incidents to organized occasions. The concept of events has become integral to human culture, shaping social interactions, celebrations, and historical milestones.

See also: eventide, events.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,021, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.