{ "term": "event", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "a thing that happens, especially something important", "labels": "(medical)", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "recent/current/world events" }, { "text": "The tragic events of last Monday occurred only 200 metres from the shore." }, { "text": "Historians long ago established that the event never happened." }, { "text": "TV viewers watched in horror as events unfolded." }, { "text": "a dramatic **turn of events** *(= change in what is happening)*" }, { "text": "Everyone was frightened by the strange **sequence of events**." }, { "text": "The police have reconstructed the **chain of events** leading to the murder." }, { "text": "an unfortunate **series of events**" }, { "text": "Why should we believe his **version of events** *(= description of what happened from his point of view)*?" }, { "text": "The decisions we take now may influence **the course of events** *(= the way things happen)* in the future." }, { "text": "**In the normal course of events** *(= if things had happened as expected)* she would have gone with him." }, { "text": "He found that the report he had written had been **overtaken by events** *(= it was no longer relevant)*." }, { "text": "A minority of patients suffered **adverse events**, including heart attacks." }, { "text": "The election was the main event of 2017." }, { "text": "Carter related the events of the past hour to him." }, { "text": "Outside big cities, murder is a rare event." }, { "text": "Subsequent events proved him wrong." }, { "text": "Today is the hospital's fiftieth anniversary, and there will be a party to mark the event." }, { "text": "When the ship finally reached land, only a few of the crew were left to witness the event." }, { "text": "Would it have been possible to change the course of events?" }, { "text": "These events quickly led to confusion." }, { "text": "in-depth articles related to current events" }, { "text": "our inability to forecast future events" }, { "text": "recent events in Saudi Arabia" }, { "text": "In the light of later events the decision was proved right." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["big", "great", "important"], "verb + event": ["witness", "record", "describe"], "event + verb": ["happen", "occur", "take place"], "phrases": [ "a chain of events", "a sequence of events", "a series of events" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "a planned public or social occasion", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Is the city ready to host such a major **sporting event**?" }, { "text": "The hospital is organizing a special **fundraising event**." }, { "text": "They were invited to attend the social event of the year." }, { "text": "As always, the annual event will be held in the grounds of the house." }, { "text": "Events are taking place throughout the summer to celebrate the city's centenary." }, { "text": "Forty such events are scheduled this year." }, { "text": "I would like to thank everyone who attended our charity evening for supporting the event." }, { "text": "They sponsored various community events." }, { "text": "a black-tie event at the Waldorf Astoria" }, { "text": "a new international art event" }, { "text": "a special opening-night gala event" }, { "text": "Details of meetings and social events are sent out to all club members." }, { "text": "She had spent a lot money and effort on an event that turned out to be a disaster." }, { "text": "Forthcoming events are listed on the back page of the local newspaper." }, { "text": "The Birmingham meeting is one of the most prestigious events in the racing calendar." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["big", "important", "landmark"], "verb + event": ["hold", "organize", "stage"], "event + verb": ["take place"] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "one of the races or competitions in a sports programme", "cefr": "b1", "examples": [ { "text": "The 800 metres is the fourth event of the afternoon." }, { "text": "Local winners compete in a national event in September." }, { "text": "African runners swept the medals in the distance events." }, { "text": "The team events will take place later this week." }, { "text": "He will represent Scotland in the team event." }, { "text": "It was a season in which he won four USPGA Tour events." }, { "text": "The raft race was one of the final events of the River Festival." } ], "topics": ["Sports: other sports"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["big", "main", "international"], "verb + event": ["enter", "enter for", "take part in"], "event + verb": ["take place"], "preposition": ["in an/​the event"] } }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "after something has happened", "labels": "(British English)", "examples": [ { "text": "I knew nothing about it until after the event." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to understand something, or realize what you should have done, only after something has happened", "labels": "(often disapproving)", "examples": [ { "text": "Anyone can be wise after the event." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "the birth of a baby", "labels": "(old-fashioned)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to emphasize or show that something is true or will happen despite other circumstances", "examples": [ { "text": "I think she'll agree to do it but in any event, all she can say is ‘no’." }, { "text": "I think the economy will recover in any event." } ], "synonyms": "in any case" }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "when the situation actually happened", "examples": [ { "text": "I got very nervous about the exam, but in the event, I needn't have worried; it was really easy." }, { "text": "In the event though, the dinner was a very entertaining affair." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if something happens", "examples": [ { "text": "In the event of an accident, call this number." }, { "text": "Sheila will inherit everything in the event of his death." }, { "text": "In the unlikely event of a crash, please remain calm." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if that happens", "examples": [ { "text": "In that event, we will have to reconsider our offer." } ] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ɪˈvent/", "audio": "ev/event/event__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ɪˈvent/", "audio": "ev/event/event__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "late 16th cent.: from Latin eventus, from evenire ‘result, happen’, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out of’ + venire ‘come’." }