advent — the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædvent/
Korean meaning: 중요한 사람, 사물, 사건의 도래, 출현
Korean pronunciation: 애-드벤트 (강세: 애)
Example Sentences
- Children eagerly await the advent of summer vacation.
- The advent of smartphones made payphones as useful as chocolate teapots.
- With the advent of AI, my job security feels like a house of cards in a hurricane.
advent
NOUN//ˈædvent//
the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
The arrival of someone important
AD on VENT announces arrival — advent with flair!
The advent of this grand event, nothing can prevent!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'adventus', the past participle of 'advenire', meaning 'to arrive' or 'come to'. The word combines the prefix 'ad-' (to) with 'venire' (to come).
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📝Examples
“Children eagerly await the advent of summer vacation.”
“The advent of smartphones made payphones as useful as chocolate teapots.”
“With the advent of AI, my job security feels like a house of cards in a hurricane.”
“The advent of online shopping has revolutionized retail business.”
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