circumstances
pronunciation
How to pronounce circumstances in British English:
UK ['sɜ:kəmstənsɪz]
How to pronounce circumstances in American English:
US ['sɜkəmstənsɪz]
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- Noun:
- your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
- the state (usually personal) with regard to wealth
- a person's financial situation (good or bad)
Word Origin
- circumstances (n.)
- "condition of life, material welfare" (usually with a qualifying adjective), 1704, from circumstance.