Meaning : Something that happens at a given place and time.
Meaning : A special set of circumstances.
Example :
In that event, the first possibility is excluded.
It may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled.
Synonyms : case
Meaning : A phenomenon located at a single point in space-time. The fundamental observational entity in relativity theory.
Meaning : A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon.
Example :
The magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise.
His decision had depressing consequences for business.
He acted very wise after the event.
Synonyms : consequence, effect, issue, outcome, result, upshot