circumstance

Definition

Examples

Under these circumstances, we have decided to postpone the product launch.

Word Family

Synonyms

• conditiona state at a particular time
• situationthe general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time; ; ; - Franklin D.Roosevelt
• contextdiscourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation

Collocations

• Easy thrive under normal favorable daily circumstances
  to thrive under normal favorable daily circumstances, meaning to grow vigorously
• Medium compelled by unforeseen economic circumstances
  to compelled by unforeseen economic circumstances, meaning to force somebody to do something
• Hard unfortunate victim of tragic circumstances beyond control
  describing unfortunate victim of tragic circumstances beyond control (a person who suffers misfortune)
• Very Hard dazzling pomp and circumstance of the coronation
  to dazzling pomp and circumstance of the coronation, meaning to to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light