How to pronounce “circumstance”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.
• An event; a fact; a particular incident, occurrence, or condition (status).
• (archaic) Evasive or indirect language; circumlocution.
• Condition in regard to worldly estate; state of property; situation; surroundings.
• [Verb]
• To place in a particular situation, especially with regard to money or other resources.

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