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eventsomething that happens, especially something important or unusual

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: something that happens, especially something important or unusual

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈvent/

Korean meaning: 사건, 행사, 일

Korean pronunciation: 이**벤**트

Example Sentences

  • The wedding was the most expensive event of the year, costing more than my car!
  • In the event of a zombie apocalypse, meet at the library.
  • The company hosts monthly events to boost employee morale.

event

NOUN

//ɪˈvent//

something that happens, especially something important or unusual

event concept
💡 Concept

The wedding was the biggest event of the summer in their small village.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈvent/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈvent/

🌳Etymology

Prefixe--
Rootvent

Origin

라틴어 'eventus'에서 온 말로, '일어나다'는 뜻의 'evenire'에서 파생되었습니다. 마치 시간의 흐름 속에서 무언가가 '튀어나오는' 순간을 의미합니다.

🎵Rhyme

preventinventrentsent
prevent
invent
rent
sent

🔗Collocations

major event
sporting event
attend an event
organize an event
upcoming event
tragic event
in the event of

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The wedding was the most expensive event of the year, costing more than my car!

😄 Fun example

In the event of a zombie apocalypse, meet at the library.

The company hosts monthly events to boost employee morale.

Missing the last train was an unfortunate event that led to an expensive taxi ride.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

occurrenceincidenthappeningoccasionaffair

Antonyms

non-eventroutine

Related

festivalceremonycelebrationgatheringmeeting

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