Synonyms for event
ɪˈvɛntevent

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.7 / 3 votes

1. event

   Etymologically, the incident is that which falls in, the event that which comes out; event is thus greater and more signal than incident; we speak of trifling incidents, great events; incidents of daily life, events of history. Circumstance agrees with incident in denoting a matter of relatively slight importance, but implies a more direct connection with the principal matter; "circumstantial evidence" is evidence from seemingly minor matters directly connected with a case; "incidental evidence" would be some evidence that happened unexpectedly to touch it. An occurrence is, etymologically, that which we run against, without thought of its origin, connection or tendency. An episode is connected with the main course of events, like an incident or circumstance, but is of more independent interest and importance. Outcome is the Saxon, and event the Latin for expressing the same original idea. Consequence or result would express more of logical connection, and be more comprehensive. The end may be simple cessation; the event is what has been accomplished; the event of a war is victory or defeat; the end of the war is reached when a treaty of peace is signed. Since the future is contingent, event comes to have the meaning of a contingency; as, in the event of his death, the policy will at once fall due. Compare CIRCUMSTANCE; CONSEQUENCE; END.

   Synonyms:
   case, chance, circumstance, consequence, contingency, end, end, episode, fact, fortune, incident, issue, occurrence, outcome, possibility, result, sequel

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 2 votes

1. event

   Synonyms:
   occurrence, circumstance, episode, adventure, issue, accident, result, fact, incident

   Antonyms:
   cause, antecedent, operation, inducement, contribution, convergence, predisposition, tendency

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.6 / 7 votes

1. eventnoun

   something that happens at a given place and time

   Synonyms:
   case, result, upshot, issue, consequence, outcome, effect

2. event, casenoun

   a special set of circumstances

   "in that event, the first possibility is excluded"; "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled"

   Synonyms:
   type, font, instance, pillow slip, case, eccentric, pillowcase, guinea pig, fount, consequence, casing, character, upshot, subject, effect, sheath, cause, causa, example, result, slip, compositor's case, caseful, grammatical case, face, showcase, outcome, vitrine, issue, display case, typeface, typesetter's case, lawsuit, suit, shell

3. eventnoun

   a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory

   Synonyms:
   case, result, upshot, issue, consequence, outcome, effect

4. consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshotnoun

   a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

   "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

   Synonyms:
   aftermath, progeny, resolution, issuing, case, government issue, military issue, return, takings, burden, resultant, payoff, consequence, core, take, publication, answer, impression, resultant role, upshot, subject, effect, topic, solvent, offspring, egress, gist, outlet, termination, exit, number, essence, yield, moment, emergence, outcome, way out, proceeds, issue, force, solution, final result, import, matter, result, issuance

Matched Categories

1. • Circumstance
   • Physical Phenomenon
   • Relativity Theory

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.0 / 2 votes

1. eventnoun

   Synonyms:
   incident, accident, occurrence, adventure, affair

2. eventnoun

   Synonyms:
   result, issue, consequence, end, conclusion, termination

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1. eventnoun

   Synonyms:
   occurrence, affair, incident, happening, consequence, result, outcome

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:2.5 / 2 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "event":

   case, events, cases, manifestation, incident, ceremony, activity, occurrence, demonstration, meeting, eventuality, occasion, activities, episode, cas, incidents, act, instance

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1. Jeremy Slone:

   Unfortunately she has no reserves in the event she suffers an insult to her remaining half kidney from medication, severe dehydration or another cause.

2. Victor Yang:

   An autoshow is an industry event to showcase cars, not beautiful models.

3. David Heinemeier Hansson:

   I think the event itself is more important than what any individual executive is going to say, what's so wild is, we've essentially gone 25 years without any material antitrust enforcement in technology since the Microsoft Store case. All of a sudden, we're just sitting on a buffet of antitrust enforcement.

4. Credit Suisse:

   It's a question of whether Macri can continue to build support. The backdrop for his momentum has been the absence of financial volatility, the decline in inflation, improving confidence and some signs of economic recovery. This event could influence sentiment around that question.

5. Lionel Richie:

   To share the stage with the other performers at The Coronation Concert is a once-in-a-lifetime event and it will be an honor and a celebration.