Words / C1

ADV-ent/ˈædvent/

Advent is the coming or arrival of something important: the advent of printing, the advent of a new chair. Arrival is everyday; onset is often of something unwelcome; departure sits opposite. Do not confuse it with adventure (already in the dictionary), which is an exciting episode. A new dashboard does not retire a badge log.

Meaning

The coming or arrival of an important event, person, invention, or period.

Examples

• “The advent of a live dashboard does not retire the badge log.”
• “Arrival is everyday. Coming is the plain noun. Adventure is a different word already in this course. A dashboard is a display. Swipes are the source. Keep the log; add the screen if it helps.”

Good to know

The coming of something important. Everyday: arrival. Mix-up: adventure (already in the dictionary). A dashboard ≠ a retired log.

Near in meaning

arrival

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