event

An occasion arranged for people to meet, enjoy themselves, or take part in an activity.

• The event starts at six.
• We organized a music event for local families.
• How many people attended the charity event?

Similar words: gathering, function

Common phrases: attend an event, charity event, social event, host an event

Something that happens, especially something important or unusual.

• The storm was an unusual event.
• She wrote about the events of that summer.
• Nobody could explain the strange event.

Similar words: happening, occurrence

Common phrases: major event, historical event, sequence of events

What actually happens in the end, especially when it differs from what was expected.

• In the event, nobody needed our help.
• We expected rain; in the event, the sun shone.
• In the event, she arrived before either of us.

Similar words: outcome, result

Common phrases: in the event, in either event