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Circumstance

Definition

(noun) A condition connected with an event or action

Examples

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the concert had to be canceled.
  • Under the circumstance, Mia said yes.

  • His circumstance changed after the factory closed.

  • I didn't have much choice, given the circumstance.

  • By Monday, her circumstances were a lot better.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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