Event Definition
ĭ-vĕnt
events
noun
events
A happening or occurrence, esp. when important.
Webster's New World
Something that takes place, especially a significant occurrence.
American Heritage
A social gathering or activity.
The fundraising event was held in the ballroom.
American Heritage
A particular contest or item in a program.
The pole vault, high jump, and other events.
Webster's New World
Any organized activity, celebration, etc. for members of the general public or a particular group.
The social event of the year.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
idiom
at all events
- In any case.
American Heritage
in any event
- In any case:
In any event, the audience seemed pleased with your performance.
American Heritage
in the event
- If it should happen; in case:
In the event of an emergency, call 911.
American Heritage
in any event
- no matter what happens; anyhow
Webster's New World
in the event
- as it turns out or turned out
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Event
Noun
Singular:
eventPlural:
eventsIdioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Event
Origin of Event
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From Middle French event, from Latin ēventus (“an event, occurrence”), from ēveniō (“to happen, to fall out, to come out”), from ē (“out of, from”), short form of ex, + veniō (“come”); see venture, and compare advent, convent, invent, etc., convene, evene, etc.
From Wiktionary
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Latin ēventus from past participle of ēvenīre to happen ē-, ex- ex- venīre to come gwā- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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