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i-VENT/ɪˈvent/

An event is something that happens, especially planned or important: a sports event, a charity event. An incident is usually unplanned and often negative. Occasion is a particular time, often social or special. In the event of = if that happens (formal notices). Eventual / eventually are related but mean “in the end,” not “about events.”

Meaning

Something that happens, especially something planned or important.

Examples

• “The school event is on Friday.”
• “The city hosts several cultural events each year.”
• “In the event of fire, use the stairs.”

Good to know

a sports / charity event. Formal: in the event of. Unplanned/negative: incident.

Near in meaning

occasion

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