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circonstance

 

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circonstance

Part of Speech

noun

Sense 1

a particular condition or state of affairs, especially unexpected or temporary

Example Sentence: In such dire circonstances, staying calm is vital.

Sense 2

the conditions of time and place that surround an event

Example Sentence: The success of a joke greatly depends on the circonstances in which it is told.

Sense 3

the factors or situation that contribute to an action or decision

Example Sentence: It was the circonstances that led her to make that difficult choice.

Sense 4

the state of being present at an event

Example Sentence: He apologized for his circonstance and promised not to be late again.

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