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Meaning of circumstance

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

circumstance

Pronunciation:/-æns//ˈsɝ.kəm.ˌstæns/

noun

Definitions

  1. That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things.

  2. An event; a fact; a particular incident.

  3. Circumlocution; detail.

  4. Condition in regard to worldly estate; state of property; situation; surroundings.

verb

Definitions

  1. To place in a particular situation, especially with regard to money or other resources.