noun#2,332 by frequency
circumstance
/ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/
Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; An event; a fact; a particular incident, occurrence, or condition
- plural
- circumstances
Meanings
- 1
Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event
It depends on the circumstances.
Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
I won't go under any circumstances.
Tatoeba · _undertoad · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
An event; a fact; a particular incident, occurrence, or condition (status)
- 3
Evasive or indirect language; circumlocutionrare
- 4
Condition in regard to worldly estate; state of property; situation; surroundingsrare