Circumstances

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrkəmˌstæns/

Circumstances (noun)

  1. the facts or conditions that affect a situation or event
  2. a person's financial situation or status
  3. an unusual or special event or situation

Examples

  • The outcome depends on the specific circumstances.
  • Under these circumstances, we should proceed with caution.

Common collocations: under certain circumstances, due to circumstances, in any circumstance, financial circumstances, improve circumstances

Synonyms of Circumstances

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Circumstances

  • — When discussing the core nature of something.