| Definition of 'Circumstances' |
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1. (noun) fortune, destiny, fate, luck, lot, circumstances, portion
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
"whatever my fortune may be"; "deserved a better fate"; "has a happy lot"; "the luck of the Irish"; "a victim of circumstances"; "success that was her portion"
2. (noun) circumstances
a person's financial situation (good or bad)
"he found himself in straitened circumstances"
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1. (noun) circumstances
the facts of a situation
He died in difficult/mysterious circumstances.; The theater is closed due to unforeseen circumstances.
2. circumstances
under the circumstances
indicates a situation is difficult
Nobody expects her to come under the circumstances.
3. circumstances
under no circumstances
emphasizes that sth must not happen
Under no circumstances is talking allowed during the exam.
4. circumstances
sb's financial situation
Inform us if your circumstances change.
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