circumstances
/ˈsɜːkəmstænsɪz/
cir · cum · stances
ˈsɜː · kəm · stænsɪz
English Definition
n. the conditions or facts affecting a situation
Significado en Español
circunstancias
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hoàn cảnh, tình huống
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “circumstances”:
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A
opinions
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B
beliefs
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C
emotions
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D
conditions
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D — conditions.
“circumstances” means n. the conditions or facts affecting a situation
Common questions about “circumstances”
What does “circumstances” mean?
circumstances — n. the conditions or facts affecting a situation. In Chinese: 情况，环境.
How do you pronounce “circumstances”?
circumstances is pronounced /ˈsɜːkəmstænsɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cir · cum · stances.
Is “circumstances” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. circumstances appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
