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Event

noun

An event is something that happens.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Event mean?

An event is something that happens.

Dictionary definition

Something that happens, especially one that is planned or important.

Example sentences

Event in a sentence

easy

Our school science event is Friday.

medium

The event in chapter three changed the plot.

hard

One small event can lead to bigger consequences later.

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What is an event?

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Event

Voice settings
Sounds like

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Synonyms

Words like Event

occurrenceUse for something that takes place.
happeningUse for an event that occurs.
Antonyms

Opposite words

non-eventUse when nothing important happens.
stillnessUse when there is no event or action.
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Word family

Event word family

Base word

event

adjective

eventful

Full of important happenings.

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