Textual thesaurus for "event"

(noun) effect, consequence, issue, result, outcome, upshot

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business; he acted very wise after the event

(noun) case

a special set of circumstances

in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled