American Dictionary
Definition circumstance in American English
circumstance
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
▪ certain, exceptional, normal, particular, special, unforeseen
The circumstances surrounding the child's death are being investigated.
The circumstances of this case are unusual.
Cancellation under certain circumstances is covered by your travel insurance policy.
Under different circumstances she might have been able to appreciate the irony of it.
In exceptional circumstances students may arrange to take examinations at other times.
I would never in any circumstances dream of comparing her with you.
Under no circumstances will we agree to splitting up the company.
It's amazing that they did so well under the circumstances.
your circumstances are the conditions in which you live, especially how much money you have
It is very important to make a will, whatever your circumstances.
events and situations that cannot be controlled
Joanne has been more a victim of circumstance than anything else.
