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Circumstances

noun
/ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Meaning

the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
the conditions or facts that affect a situation

Example Sentences

Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.

She was forced to leave due to financial circumstances.

Example Expressions

under the circumstances

Synonyms

conditions, situation, context, environment, state, factors
Entry 1
conditions, situation, context, environment
Entry 2
conditions, situation, context, state, factors

Antonyms

isolation, simplicity, essence, core
Entry 1
isolation, simplicity
Entry 2
essence, core

Collocations

unusual circumstances, difficult circumstances, under circumstances, under the circumstances, change in circumstances
Entry 1
unusual circumstances, difficult circumstances, under circumstances
Entry 2
difficult circumstances, under the circumstances, change in circumstances

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