EVENT Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word event. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for EVENT
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action | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something done (usually as opposed to something said) • the state of being active • a military engagement • a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) • the series of events that form a plot • the trait of being active and energetic and forceful • the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism • a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong • an act by a government body or supranational organization • the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field • In firearms terminology, the mechanism that handles the ammunition (loads, locks, fires, and extracts the cartridges). verb • institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against • put in effect | ||||||||
activity | nounn | |||||||
noun • any specific behavior • the state of being active • an organic process that takes place in the body • (chemistry) the capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction • a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) • the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically | ||||||||
affair | nounn | |||||||
noun • a vaguely specified concern • a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship • a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people | ||||||||
circumstance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity • the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event • information that should be kept in mind when making a decision • formal ceremony about important occasions | ||||||||
episode | nounn | |||||||
noun • a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events • a brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series • a part of a broadcast serial • film consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a movie | ||||||||
experience | nounn | |||||||
noun • the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities • the content of direct observation or participation in an event • an event as apprehended verb • undergo or live through a difficult experience • have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations • go through (mental or physical states or experiences) • undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind • undergo | ||||||||
happening | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an event that happens | ||||||||
incident | nounn | |||||||
adjective • falling or striking of light rays on something • (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence noun • a single distinct event • a public disturbance | ||||||||
occasion | nounn | |||||||
noun • an event that occurs at a critical time • a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people • a rational motive for a belief or action • the time of a particular event • an opportunity to do something verb • give occasion to | ||||||||
occurrence | nounn | |||||||
noun • an event that happens • an instance of something occurring | ||||||||
phenomenon | nounn | |||||||
noun • any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning • a remarkable development | ||||||||
situation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time • a condition or position in which you find yourself • a complex or critical or unusual difficulty • physical position in relation to the surroundings • a job in an organization | ||||||||
case | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an occurrence of something • a special set of circumstances • a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy • the actual state of things • a portable container for carrying several objects • a person requiring professional services • a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation • a problem requiring investigation • a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument • the quantity contained in a case • nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence • a specific state of mind that is temporary • a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) • a specific size and style of type within a type family • an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part • the housing or outer covering of something • the enclosing frame around a door or window opening • (printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers • bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow • a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home verb • look over, usually with the intention to rob • enclose in, or as if in, a case | ||||||||
consequence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon • the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual • having important effects or influence | ||||||||
effect | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon • an outward appearance • an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived) • the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work • (of a law) having legal validity • a symptom caused by an illness or a drug verb • produce • act so as to bring into existence | ||||||||
issue | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an important question that is in dispute and must be settled • one of a series published periodically • some situation or event that is thought about • the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity) • supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government • the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon • the immediate descendants of a person • the becoming visible • an opening that permits escape or release • the act of issuing printed materials verb • prepare and issue for public distribution or sale • circulate or distribute or equip with • bring out an official document (such as a warrant) • come out of • make out and issue | ||||||||
outcome | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that results • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | ||||||||
result | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon • a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem • something that results • the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause verb • issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end • produce as a result or residue • come about or follow as a consequence | ||||||||
upshot | nounn | |||||||
noun • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon |