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events

The correct spelling is events.

How to pronounce events

/ɪˈvɛnts/
noun

IPA: /ɪˈvɛnts/

Say it like: Eve-nts

The correct spelling is events. An occurrence; something that happens. For example: "I went to an event in San Francisco last week."

Usage Examples

I went to an event in San Francisco last week.

In the event, he turned out to have what I needed anyway.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An occurrence; something that happens.
  2. 2.A prearranged social activity (function, etc.)
  3. 3.One of several contests that combine to make up a competition.
  4. 4.An end result; an outcome (now chiefly in phrases).
  5. 5.A point in spacetime having three spatial coordinates and one temporal coordinate.

verb

  1. 1.To occur, take place.
  2. 2.To be emitted or breathed out; to evaporate.
  3. 3.To expose to the air, ventilate.

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