circumstance
word
/ˈsɝkəmˌstæns/
/sˈɜːkəmstˌæns/
Definition
A fact or condition connected to an event, action, or situation, often influencing what happens or what is possible.
Usage & Nuances
'Circumstance' is usually used in the plural ('circumstances') to refer to overall conditions, especially life situations (e.g., 'under the circumstances'). Formal in tone. Common collocations: 'under no circumstances', 'due to circumstances', 'change of circumstances'.
Spanish: circunstanciaPortuguese (BR): circunstânciaPortuguese (PT): circunstânciaChinese (Simplified): 情况 - 环境Chinese (Traditional): 情況 - 環境Hindi: परिस्थितिArabic: ظرف - حالةBengali: পরিস্থিতি - পরিস্থিতিগুলিRussian: обстоятельство - обстоятельстваJapanese: 状況Vietnamese: hoàn cảnh - tình huốngKorean: 상황 - 환경Turkish: koşul - durumUrdu: حالت - حالاتIndonesian: keadaan - situasi
Example Sentences
We met by circumstance, not by plan.
basic
The difficult circumstance made it hard to finish the work.
basic
Each person's circumstance is different.
basic
Given the circumstances, we had no choice but to cancel the event.
natural
Under no circumstance should you open that door.
natural
She adapted quickly to a new city and tough circumstances.
natural