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Meaning of the word circumstances in English

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circumstances

US /ˈsɜːr.kəm.stæn.sɪz/
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Noun

1.

a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

Example:
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we wanted to marry but circumstances didn't permit
Synonym:
situationconditionsstate of affairsthingspositioneventsincidentsoccurrenceshappeningsepisodesfactorscontextbackgroundenvironmentshit
2.

one's state of financial or material welfare.

Example:
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the artists are living in reduced circumstances
Synonym:
lotlifestyleresourcesmeansfinancesincomeplightpredicament
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