EVENT

n. 1 occurrence, happening, incident, episode, occasion, circumstance, affair, experience An event then took place that changed the course of his life 2 issue, outcome, consequence, result, conclusion, upshot, end, effect There is no merit in preparing for a disaster after the event 3 at all events or in any event. come what may, in any case, at any rate, regardless, anyhow, anyway At all events, we were ready and waiting when the raid started 4 in the event. in the reality or actuality, as it or things turned out, at the time, when it happened In the event, we left as soon as we could