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Synonyms of event
1
something that happens
- dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television
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2
something that might happen
- in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors
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3
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
- figure skating is usually one of the most popular events in the winter Olympics
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- bout,
- competition,
- contest,
- game,
- match,
- matchup,
- meet,
- sweepstakes
- (also sweep-stake),
- tournament,
- tourney
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4
a social gathering
- the mayor's evenings are often tied up with one event after another
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- bake,
- clambake,
- cocktail party,
- hen party,
- house party,
- housewarming,
- icebreaker,
- kaffeeklatsch,
- kegger
- (also keg party),
- klatch
- (also klatsch),
- masquerade,
- meet and greet,
- mixer,
- salon,
- shower,
- social,
- soiree
- (or soirée),
- stag,
- supper,
- symposium,
- tea,
- tea party
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The first known use of event was in 1539
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