The meaning of Phenomenon

noun

The way that someone or something looks.

Usage examples:

She checked her appearance in the mirror

noun

The way a person or thing looks or seems to other people

Usage examples:

The most striking feature of his appearance was his long hair., her only screen appearances were in…

noun

An instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring.

Usage examples:

A case of mistaken identity

verb

Surround in a material or substance.

Usage examples:

The towers are of steel cased in granite

noun

A particular situation or example of something

Usage examples:

We don’t normally accept credits from courses taken at another university, but we’ll make an except…

noun

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

Usage examples:

We wanted to marry but circumstances didn't permit

noun

An event or condition connected with what is happening or has happened

Usage examples:

[ c ] the circumstances of the theft of the painting were not known., [ c ] the circumstances surro…

noun

A strong desire to know or learn something.

Usage examples:

Filled with curiosity, she peered through the window

noun

An eager desire to know or learn about something

Usage examples:

Just out of curiosity i decided to go through the files., the museum had a collection of mummies an…

noun

An event or a group of events occurring as part of a sequence; an incident or period considered in isolation.

Usage examples:

The whole episode has been a major embarrassment

noun

A single event or group of related events

Usage examples:

That was an episode in my life that i’d like to forget.

noun

A thing that happens or takes place, especially one of importance.

Usage examples:

The momentous political events of the late 1980s

noun

Anything that happens, esp. something important or unusual

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Sporting events, a charity/fundraising event, political/world events, she later gave me her version…

noun

An activity that is planned for a special purpose and usually involves a lot of people, for example, a meeting, party, trade show, or conference

Usage examples:

Manage/plan/organize an event the marketing team is organizing an event for their new product launc…

noun

Practical contact with and observation of facts or events.

Usage examples:

He had learned his lesson by painful experience

verb

Encounter or undergo (an event or occurrence).

Usage examples:

The company is experiencing difficulties

noun

(the process of getting) knowledge or skill that is obtained from doing, seeing, or feeling things, or something that happens which has an effect on you

Usage examples:

[ u ] do you have any experience working with children?, [ u ] i know from experience that it can g…

noun

A thing that is known or proved to be true.

Usage examples:

He ignores some historical and economic facts

noun

Something known to have happened or to exist

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No one disputes the fact that the accident could have been avoided.

noun

An event or occurrence.

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Altogether it was an eerie happening

adjective

Fashionable; trendy.

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A happening neighbourhood

verb

Take place; occur.

Usage examples:

Two hours had passed and still nothing had happened

noun

An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.

Usage examples:

Several amusing incidents

adjective

Liable to happen because of; resulting from.

Usage examples:

The changes incident to economic development

verb

Be filled with wonder or astonishment.

Usage examples:

She marvelled at jeffrey's composure

noun

A wonderful or astonishing person or thing.

Usage examples:

The marvels of technology

verb

To show or experience great surprise or admiration

Usage examples:

Tourists marvel at the panoramic view., i marvel at her patience with the children., this gadget is…

noun

An extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore attributed to a divine agency.

Usage examples:

The miracle of rising from the grave

noun

An unusual and mysterious event that is thought to have been caused by god

Usage examples:

[ + (that) clause ] it’s a miracle (that) he wasn’t killed in that car crash.

noun

An unusual and mysterious event that is thought to have been caused by a god because it does not follow the usual laws of nature

Usage examples:

Jesus christ was said to have performed miracles like turning water into wine.

adjective

Having no match or equal; unrivalled.

Usage examples:

He is a nonpareil storyteller

noun

An unrivalled or matchless person or thing.

Usage examples:

A great player, britain's nonpareil of the 1980s

adjective

Better than any other

Usage examples:

Her nonpareil beauty, [ after noun ] he was the teacher nonpareil., she was, he was convinced, the …

noun

An incident or event.

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Vandalism used to be a rare occurrence

noun

Something denoted or characterized by the number one.

Usage examples:

I did the last drink in a oner

noun

A young person with exceptional qualities or abilities.

Usage examples:

A russian pianist who was a child prodigy in his day

noun

A child who shows a great ability at a young age

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A child prodigy on the piano

noun

The state or quality of being rare.

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The rarity of the condition

noun

Something rare, or the state of being rare

Usage examples:

[ c ] snow in florida is a rarity.

noun

A physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.

Usage examples:

A burning sensation in the middle of the chest

noun

A feeling in your body resulting from something that happens or is done to it, or the ability to feel as the result of touch

Usage examples:

[ c ] he felt a sinking sensation in the pit of his stomach., [ u ] this part of your body doesn’t …

noun

The faculty or power of seeing.

Usage examples:

Joseph lost his sight as a baby

verb

Manage to see or observe (someone or something); catch an initial glimpse of.

Usage examples:

Tell me when you sight london bridge

noun

The ability to see, or the act of seeing something

Usage examples:

Machines don’t have a sense of sight., the sight of sick children disturbs her., i know david by si…

noun

A set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs.

Usage examples:

The situation between her and jake had come to a head

noun

A condition or combination of conditions that exist at a particular time

Usage examples:

I was in a situation where i didn’t have cash handy.

noun

The conditions that exist at a particular time and place

Usage examples:

Some dealers have taken advantage of the situation by adding £1,000 or more to the suggested retail…

noun

A visually striking performance or display.

Usage examples:

The acrobatic feats make a good spectacle

noun

An unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention

Usage examples:

An amazing/terrible spectacle, the trial became a public spectacle., she made a spectacle of hersel…

noun

A person or thing of exceptional quality or ability.

Usage examples:

Standouts include the home-made ravioli and the pizzas

adjective

Exceptionally good.

Usage examples:

He became a standout quarterback in the nfl

noun

Someone or something that is easily noticed, usually because of being much better than others

Usage examples:

Phelps is clearly the standout in a bright galaxy of american swimmers.

noun

An object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to.

Usage examples:

Look at that metal rail thing over there

A separate and self-contained entity

noun

A device, product, or part of nature that is not named

Usage examples:

There’s a new thing that seals plastic bags., there are some nice things in the stores on sale righ…

noun

A feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.

Usage examples:

He observed the intricacy of the ironwork with the wonder of a child

verb

Desire to know something; feel curious.

Usage examples:

How many times have i written that, i wonder?

verb

To think about things in a questioning and sometimes doubting way

Usage examples:

[ i ] i often wonder about those kids., [ + question word ] i wonder what he is doing here., [ i ] …