Event (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Event

something that happens, occurrence
a noteworthy happening
a social occasion or activity

Event (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

something that happens

"dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television"

similar: affair, circumstance, episode, hap, happening, incident, occasion, occurrence, thing

related: coincidence, co-occurrence, fluke, freak, landmark, milepost, milestone, page, phenomenon, turning point, adventure, experience, time, happenchance, happenstance, accident, crisis, emergency, juncture, achievement, deed, exploit, feat, news, tidings
something that might happen

"in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors"

similar: case, contingence, contingency, contingent, eventuality, possibility

related: probability, accident, chance, hap, hazard, risk
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize

"figure skating is usually one of the most popular events in the winter Olympics"

similar: bout, competition, contest, game, match, matchup, meet, sweepstakes, tournament, tourney

related: athletics, sport, battle, conflict, scrimmage, skirmish, struggle, tug-of-war, tussle, championship, national(s), final, nightcap, play-off, semifinal, derby, field day, gymkhana, open, outing, biathlon, decathlon, heptathlon, pentathlon, triathlon, marathon, race, ultramarathon, heat, round, run, set, rally, volley, round-robin, rubber, runoff, sudden death, dead heat, photo finish, seesaw, classic
a social gathering

"the mayor's evenings are often tied up with one event after another"

similar: affair, bash, binge, blast, blowout, do, fete, function, get-together, party, reception, shindig

related: benefit, fund-raiser, ball, dance, formal, prom, celebration, gala, occasion, bacchanal, bacchanalia, orgy, saturnalia, bake, clambake, cocktail party, hen party, house party, housewarming, icebreaker, kaffeeklatsch, kegger, klatch, masquerade, meet and greet, mixer, salon, shower, social, soiree, stag, supper, symposium, tea, tea party

Related Entry: In any event (phrase)

In any event is a different word from Event. The synonyms below are for in any event, not for event.

whatever else is done or is the case

"I'm not sure if I'll make it to dinner tomorrow, but in any event, I'll see you on Thursday."

similar: always, anyhow, anyway, leastways (dialect), leastwise, at all events, at any rate, at least, in any case
in spite of everything

"In any event, I think you owe her an apology."

similar: anyhow, anyway, anyways (chiefly dialect), regardless, whatever, at all events, at any rate, in any case, no matter, whether or no

related: after all, however, nevertheless, always

Related Entry: At all events (phrase)

At all events is a different word from Event. The synonyms below are for at all events, not for event.

whatever else is done or is the case

"At all events, we need to leave for the airport at 7:15 sharp."

similar: always, anyhow, anyway, leastways (dialect), leastwise, at any rate, at least, in any case, in any event
in spite of everything

"They'd had a troubled history, but at all events, they still cared deeply for one another."

similar: anyhow, anyway, anyways (chiefly dialect), regardless, whatever, at any rate, in any case, in any event, no matter, whether or no

related: after all, however, nevertheless, always

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Event

The most common words with a similar meaning to Event:

affair, circumstance, episode, hap, happening, incident, occasion, occurrence, thing, case, contingence, contingency, contingent, eventuality, possibility, bout, competition, contest, game, match, matchup, meet, sweepstakes, tournament, tourney, bash, binge, blast, blowout, do, fete, function, get-together, party, reception, shindig

Related Words for Event

Word Forms of Event

Derived words: eventless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Event

Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin eventus, from evenire to happen, from e- + venire to come come

First known use: 1539

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Event

CEFR level: A1 English Vocabulary — Page 5
Topics: Time & Dates

Words & Phrases Containing Event

event horizon, field event, in any event, in the event, media event, in the event of

Frequently Asked Questions about Event

What does "Event" mean?

"Event" means something that happens, occurrence. As a noun, it is defined as: something that happens, occurrence. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Event"?

Other words for "Event" include affair, circumstance, episode, hap, happening, incident, occasion and occurrence. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Event" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Event"?

There are 141 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Event". Common alternatives include affair, circumstance, episode, hap, happening, incident, occasion, occurrence, thing and case.

How do you use "Event" in a sentence?

Examples of "Event" in a sentence: "dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television"; "in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors"; "figure skating is usually one of the most popular events in the winter Olympics".

Is "Event" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Event" is a noun.

Is "Event" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Event" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Event"?

"Event" is pronounced /i-ˈvent/.

What is the origin of the word "Event"?

"Event" comes from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin eventus, from evenire to happen, from e- + venire to come come. First known use: 1539.