Events I Happened ɪˈvent Metres Extra Examples Social

• recent/current/world events
• the tragic events of last monday occurred only 200 metres from the shore.
• historians long ago established that the event never happened.
• tv viewers watched in horror as events unfolded.

event

1. a thing that happens, especially something important
• recent/current/world events
• The tragic events of last Monday occurred only 200 metres from the shore.
• Historians long ago established that the event never happened.
• TV viewers watched in horror as events unfolded.
• a dramatic turn of events (= change in what is happening)
• Everyone was frightened by the strange sequence of events.
• The police have reconstructed the chain of events leading to the murder.
• an unfortunate series of events
• Why should we believe his version of events (= description of what happened from his point of view)?
• The decisions we take now may influence the course of events (= the way things happen) in the future.
• In the normal course of events (= if things had happened as expected) she would have gone with him.
• He found that the report he had written had been overtaken by events (= it was no longer relevant).
• A minority of patients suffered adverse events, including heart attacks.

Extra Examples

• The election was the main event of 2017.
• Carter related the events of the past hour to him.
• Outside big cities, murder is a rare event.
• Subsequent events proved him wrong.
• Today is the hospital's fiftieth anniversary, and there will be a party to mark the event.
• When the ship finally reached land, only a few of the crew were left to witness the event.
• Would it have been possible to change the course of events?
• These events quickly led to confusion.
• in-depth articles related to current events
• our inability to forecast future events
• recent events in Saudi Arabia
• In the light of later events the decision was proved right.
2. a planned public or social occasion
• SEE ALSO non-event
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/non-event
• Is the city ready to host such a major sporting event?
• The hospital is organizing a special fundraising event.
• They were invited to attend the social event of the year.
• As always, the annual event will be held in the grounds of the house.
• Events are taking place throughout the summer to celebrate the city's centenary.

Extra Examples

• Forty such events are scheduled this year.
• I would like to thank everyone who attended our charity evening for supporting the event.
• They sponsored various community events.
• a black-tie event at the Waldorf Astoria
• a new international art event
• a special opening-night gala event
• Details of meetings and social events are sent out to all club members.
• She had spent a lot money and effort on an event that turned out to be a disaster.
• Forthcoming events are listed on the back page of the local newspaper.
• The Birmingham meeting is one of the most prestigious events in the racing calendar.
3. one of the races or competitions in a sports programme
• SEE ALSO field event
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/field-event
• The 800 metres is the fourth event of the afternoon.
• Local winners compete in a national event in September.

Extra Examples

• African runners swept the medals in the distance events.
• The team events will take place later this week.
• He will represent Scotland in the team event.
• It was a season in which he won four USPGA Tour events.
• The raft race was one of the final events of the River Festival.
4. after something has happened
• I knew nothing about it until after the event.
5. to understand something, or realize what you should have done, only after something has happened
• Anyone can be wise after the event.
6. the birth of a baby
7. used to emphasize or show that something is true or will happen despite other circumstances
• SYNONYM in any case
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/case_1#case_idmg_6
• I think she'll agree to do it but in any event, all she can say is ‘no’.
• I think the economy will recover in any event.
8. when the situation actually happened
• I got very nervous about the exam, but in the event, I needn't have worried; it was really easy.
• In the event though, the dinner was a very entertaining affair.
9. if something happens
• In the event of an accident, call this number.
• Sheila will inherit everything in the event of his death.
• In the unlikely event of a crash, please remain calm.
10. if that happens
• In that event, we will have to reconsider our offer.

Word Origin

• late 16th cent.: from Latin eventus, from evenire ‘result, happen’, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out of’ + venire ‘come’.