circumstance
/ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
cir · cum · stance
ˈsɜːr · kəm · stæns
English Definition
n. a fact or condition
Significado en Español
circunstancia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hoàn cảnh, tình huống
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Example Sentence
Circumstances have changed.
情况已变化。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
circum(environment)+stance(condition)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the best synonym for the word “circumstance” as used in the sentence: “Given the circumstance, we decided to postpone the meeting”?
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A
Event
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B
Condition
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C
Plan
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D
Decision
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B — Condition.
“circumstance” means n. a fact or condition
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Under no ______ should you open the door to a stranger.
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A
reward
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B
promise
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C
purpose
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D
circumstance
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D — circumstance.
“circumstance” means n. a fact or condition
Common questions about “circumstance”
What does “circumstance” mean?
circumstance — n. a fact or condition. In Chinese: 情况，环境.
How do you pronounce “circumstance”?
circumstance is pronounced /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cir · cum · stance.
How do you use “circumstance” in a sentence?
Circumstances have changed. (情况已变化。)
What are synonyms for “circumstance”?
situation, condition — all close in meaning to circumstance (n. a fact or condition).
Is “circumstance” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. circumstance appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “circumstance”?
circum(environment)+stance(condition)
