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Event: Definition, Usage & Key Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：important occurrence (event)
event
/ɪˈvent/
n.
A thing that happens, especially something important or interesting.
important occurrence
➕
/ɪmˈpɔːrtənt əˈkɜːrəns/
n.
A significant happening or occasion that takes place, often marked by planning or public interest.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'e-' (out) + 'venire' (to come), meaning 'something that comes out' or 'outcome'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'eve' (the time before) and 'ent' (enter). An event is what enters and happens after the eve.
📖 Example
Everyone in town is excited about the music festival; it's the biggest event of the year.
The entire community is looking forward to the music festival, as it is the most significant occasion of the year.
🔗 Collocations
host an event – to organize and hold a gathering or function
attend an event – to be present at a happening or ceremony
special event – a unique or notable occasion
🔄 Synonyms
occurrence (n.) – something that happens, especially something unexpected or noteworthy
incident (n.) – an event or occurrence, often one that is unusual or problematic
happening (n.) – an event or occurrence
🚫 Antonyms
non-event (n.) – something that was expected to be significant but turns out to be disappointing or uneventful
🌱 Derivatives
eventful (adj.) – marked by interesting or exciting events
eventually (adv.) – in the end, after a period of time
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'event' originates from the Latin 'eventus', meaning 'outcome' or 'result'. This historical root emphasizes that an event is something that 'comes out' or emerges from a set of circumstances. In modern English, it is a high-frequency word in contexts like corporate planning, sports broadcasting, and scientific reporting to denote scheduled or significant happenings.
Meaning 2：sports competition (event)
event
/ɪˈvent/
n.
A contest or competition in a sports program.
sports competition
➕
/spɔːrts ˌkɒmpɪˈtɪʃən/
n.
A specific contest, race, or match that forms part of a larger sports tournament or program.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The next event in the Olympics is the 100-meter sprint, so all eyes are on the track.
The following competition in the Olympic Games is the 100-meter dash, attracting everyone's attention to the racing track.
🔗 Collocations
track and field event – an athletic contest held on a running track or a field
main event – the most important contest in a sporting program
qualifying event – a competition that determines eligibility for a later stage
🔄 Synonyms
contest (n.) – a competition or struggle for victory
competition (n.) – an event in which people strive to gain something by defeating others
race (n.) – a contest of speed, as in running or swimming
🚫 Antonyms
practice (n.) – a session of training or preparation, not a formal competition
exhibition (n.) – a non-competitive demonstration or display of skill
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