Pronunciation

/kənˈstɪrəns/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A particular situation or set of conditions that surround or affect something. 2. The act or fact of happening by chance or coincidence. 3. [pl.] Circumstances: The social, economic, or environmental conditions in which someone lives or operates.
• Verb: To surround or envelop (a person or thing) with particular conditions or events. To be in a particular situation or set of conditions.
• Adjective: Characterizing or describing the surrounding conditions or features of a situation.

Phrases

• “In certain circumstances”
• “Under extraordinary circumstances”
• “Given the circumstances”
• “circumstances beyond one’s control”
• “circumstances permitting”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The success of the project depended on the favorable circumstances.”
• Verb: “She couldn’t reveal her plans until the circumstances were right.”
• Adjective: “His decision was influenced by the unusual circumstances.”

Synonyms

• Conditions
• Surroundings
• Situation
• Scenario
• Setting
• Affairs
• Events
• Circumstantialities

Antonyms

• Control
• Certainty
• Predictability
• Stability
• Ease
• Favorable circumstances can have antonyms like adverse, unfavorable, or challenging.