event
gb/ɪvˈɛnt/ us/ɪvˈɛnt/
A2
English
~ 500
esemény, rendezvény, versenyszám, szám
NOUN
A2
1
esemény
B1
rendezvény
B1
Usage pattern:
an [adjective] event
The wedding was the biggest event of the year.
Az esküvő volt az év legnagyobb eseménye.
The company is hosting a special event for its customers.
A cég különleges rendezvényt szervez az ügyfelei számára.
Winning the award was a life-changing event for her.
The concert turned out to be a major event in the city.
The festival is an annual event that attracts tourists from around the world.
Learner examples
The school has a big event every summer.
Az iskolának minden nyáron van egy nagy rendezvénye.
This is an important event for our town.
Ez fontos esemény a városunk számára.
We went to a music event last night.
The sports event starts at 3 p.m.
It was the happiest event in my life.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'event' with 'activity'. An event is usually bigger or more notable than an activity.
Meaning
something that happens
Collocations
major event
|special event
|public event
|historic event
|sporting event
Synonyms
occurrence (A slightly more formal word for something that happens; less emphasis on importance.)
Antonyms
nonoccurrence (Refers to something not happening at all.)
Themes
daily life
|news
|culture
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that happens, especially something important.
Something that takes place, especially something important or unusual.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
esemény
B2
In probability theory, rolling an even number is an example of an event.
A valószínűségszámításban eseménynek számít például, ha páros számot dobunk.
The program waits for a user input event before continuing.
A program a folytatás előtt egy felhasználói beviteli eseményre vár.
Each click of the mouse triggers an event in the software.
Learner examples
In math, getting heads is an event when you flip a coin.
A matematikában érmefeldobásnál esemény az, ha fejet dobsz.
Clicking the button is an event in the program.
A gombra kattintás eseménynek számít a programban.
Rolling a six is an event in this game.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with the everyday meaning of 'event', not realizing it has a precise technical definition here.
Meaning
possible outcome in probability
Collocations
event space
|trigger an event
|random event
Synonyms
incident (Sometimes used in computing contexts, though can imply unexpectedness.)
Antonyms
impossibility (Something that cannot happen in the given context.)
Themes
science
|technology
Definition
In math or computers, something that can happen as part of a process or test.
In mathematics, statistics, or computing, a specific outcome or set of outcomes that can occur within a defined situation or process.
NOUN
B1
3
versenyszám
B1
szám
B1
She won gold in the 100-meter sprint event.
Aranyérmet nyert a 100 méteres síkfutás versenyszámában.
The high jump is his best event.
A magasugrás a legjobb száma.
The boxing match was billed as the main event of the evening.
Learner examples
The 100-meter run is my favorite event.
A 100 méteres futás a kedvenc versenyszámom.
He will join the swimming events tomorrow.
Holnap több úszóversenyszámban is indul.
This is the last event of the competition.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'event' with 'sport' — an event is one part of a sport competition, not the whole sport.
Meaning
competition or contest segment
Collocations
track event
|swimming event
|main event
Synonyms
contest (General term for a competitive activity; not limited to sports.)
Antonyms
practice (Non-competitive activity meant for training.)
Themes
sports
|arts_entertainment
Definition
One game or activity in a sports competition.
A particular contest or activity that is part of a larger sports competition or program.
Grammar
Dictionary form
event
IPA
GB/ɪvˈɛnt/
US/ɪvˈɛnt/
Syllables & stress
event (1 syllable)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: event
- Plural: events
Word family
Expressions
in any event
1/ˈɪn ˈɛni ɪvˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
no matter what happens
Used to say that something will be true or happen no matter what else happens.
Examples
- In any event, we should be prepared for delays.
- The meeting might be canceled, but in any event, we will inform everyone.
in the event
1/ˈɪn ðə ɪvˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
as it actually happened
Used to say what really happened, often different from what was expected.
Examples
- We thought we would lose, but in the event, we won easily.
- I planned to call him, but in the event, he called me first.
in the event of [something]
1/ˈɪn ðə ɪvˈɛnt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
if something happens
Used to say what should be done if something happens.
Examples
- In the event of fire, use the stairs instead of the elevator.
- In the event of heavy rain, the match will be postponed.