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Bad weather was a difficult circumstance for the trip.
What does Circumstance mean?
A condition that influences what happens.
Dictionary definition
A fact or condition that affects a situation or event.
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Under this circumstance, we need a new plan.
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A fair decision considers the circumstance, not just the rule.
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What does circumstance mean?
Circumstance means a fact or condition that affects a situation or event.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to circumstance?
Condition is close in meaning to circumstance in this context.
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Certainty gives a useful opposite or contrast to circumstance.
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Circumstance
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WordCircumstance.
Partnoun.
MeaningCircumstance means A condition that influences what happens.
ExampleExample: Bad weather was a difficult circumstance for the trip.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- sur · kum · stans
- Strongest beat
- sur
- Ending
- stans
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sur.
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certaintyA useful contrast to circumstance in this meaning.
irrelevant factA useful contrast to circumstance in this meaning.
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circumstance
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circumstance
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