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Event

usgb/ɪˈvent/Volume
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Use 'event' for occurrences of notable interest or impact on many people or an area. SlideThe volcano eruption was a catastrophic event.
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The word 'event' implies something typically out of the ordinary routine or expectation. SlideThe meteor shower was a spectacular event.