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The big announcement was a nonevent.
What does Nonevent mean?
A nonevent is something expected to matter that turns out not to.
Dictionary definition
Something expected to be important or exciting that turns out to be ordinary or uneventful.
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Everyone expected drama, but the meeting was a nonevent.
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The article called the launch a nonevent because very little changed afterward.
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What is a nonevent?
A nonevent is less important or exciting than expected.
Practice 2
Which phrase is an antonym of nonevent?
A major event is important, while a nonevent turns out not to be.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses nonevent correctly?
The correct sentence shows an expected event turning out unimportant.
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WordNonevent.
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MeaningNonevent means A nonevent is something expected to matter that turns out not to.
ExampleExample: The big announcement was a nonevent.
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- Syllables
- non · ih · vent
- Strongest beat
- vent
- Ending
- vent
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on vent.
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Synonyms
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anticlimaxUse when something is less exciting than expected.
uneventful momentUse for something ordinary and calm.
Antonyms
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major eventUse for something important that happens.
highlightUse for the most exciting or important part.
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Base word
nonevent
noun
event
Something that happens, especially something important.
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