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circumstances

noun
SUR-kuhm-stan-siz/ˈsɝkəmstænsɪz/UKSUR-kuhm-stuhn-siz/ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)nsɪz/

1 meaning of circumstances

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of circumstance. Use this form when talking about more than one fact or condition around an event.

    The circumstances around the accident were still unclear to the police.

    We had to cancel the trip because of difficult family circumstances.

    Note

circumstances is a form of circumstance

circumstance, noun: A fact or event that is part of a situation or changes what happens. Full entry

Forms
circumstancecircumstances plural
Spelling
circumstance → circumstances: add -s

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