circumstance
/ˈsɜːkəmstəns/noun
उच्चारण सर्कम्स्टन्स
परिस्थिति
Core word
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[C, usually pl.]
the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action; the conditions of a person's life, especially the money they have
परिस्थिति
- under no circumstances
- due to unavoidable circumstances
- In the circumstances, the school decided to postpone the sports day.
+ 2 more examples
- Whatever the circumstances, always be honest in the exam.
- He rose above his difficult family circumstances to become a doctor.
Synonyms situation condition context state of affairs factor
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
circumstances (plural, general situation)
In the plural, circumstances means the conditions and facts around an event or a person's life. It takes a plural verb.
Plural में circumstances का अर्थ किसी घटना या व्यक्ति के जीवन से जुड़ी परिस्थितियाँ हैं। इसके साथ plural verb आती है।
- Circumstances forced him to leave school.
- The family's circumstances were difficult.
in / under the circumstances
Both are correct. Under the circumstances is more traditional; in the circumstances is common in British English. Both mean given this situation.
दोनों सही हैं। 'Under the circumstances' अधिक पारंपरिक है; 'in the circumstances' ब्रिटिश अंग्रेज़ी में आम है। दोनों का अर्थ इस स्थिति को देखते हुए है।
- Under the circumstances, we postponed the match.
- In the circumstances, she did very well.
in / under no circumstances (inversion)
A negative phrase at the start of a sentence needs inversion: Under no circumstances should you share your password.
वाक्य के आरंभ में नकारात्मक phrase आने पर inversion होता है: Under no circumstances should you share your password।
- Under no circumstances will the exam be postponed.
- In no circumstances should you leave the lab alone.
circumstance (singular) / a set of circumstances
The singular is used for one fact or event: a circumstance beyond our control. A set of circumstances means a combination.
Singular एक तथ्य या घटना के लिए आता है: a circumstance beyond our control। 'A set of circumstances' परिस्थितियों का मेल बताता है।
- Rain was a circumstance beyond our control.
- A strange set of circumstances led to the discovery.
+Collocations 5
adjective + circumstances
difficultspecialexceptionalchangedfinancial
- In exceptional circumstances, the date can be changed.
verb + circumstances
depend onadapt tochangeexplaincreate
- The result depends on circumstances.
preposition + circumstances
under thein thein nounder nodue to
- Under no circumstances should you copy in the exam.
circumstances + beyond
beyond our controlbeyond his controlbeyond anyone's control
- The delay was due to circumstances beyond our control.
circumstance + noun
of birthof lifeof the accidentof the case
- The police studied the circumstances of the accident.
“More examples 5
- Radhika took up a job because of her family's circumstances.
राधिका ने अपने परिवार की परिस्थितियों के कारण नौकरी कर ली।
- The judge considered the circumstances of the crime.
न्यायाधीश ने अपराध की परिस्थितियों पर विचार किया।
- Under no circumstances should you open this door.
किसी भी परिस्थिति में यह दरवाज़ा न खोलें।
- Despite hard circumstances, he stood first in the district.
कठिन परिस्थितियों के बावजूद वह ज़िले में प्रथम आया।
- In the circumstances, we accepted the offer.
इन परिस्थितियों में हमने प्रस्ताव स्वीकार कर लिया।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ Under no circumstances you should lie.
✓ Under no circumstances should you lie.
After a negative phrase at the start, the auxiliary comes before the subject.
आरंभ में नकारात्मक phrase के बाद auxiliary subject से पहले आती है।
✗ The circumstance was very difficult for the family.
✓ The circumstances were very difficult for the family.
For the general situation, use the plural circumstances with a plural verb.
सामान्य स्थिति के लिए plural 'circumstances' और plural verb लिखें।
✗ Under the circumstance, we agreed to the terms.
✓ Under the circumstances, we agreed to the terms.
The phrase uses the plural circumstances.
यह phrase plural 'circumstances' में प्रयुक्त होता है।
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Synonyms
§Grammar and usage
Under or in the circumstances (not 'on the circumstances'); under no circumstances (never) takes inversion at the start ('Under no circumstances should you cheat').
अक्सर पूछा जाता है: under या in the circumstances ('on the circumstances' नहीं); under no circumstances (कभी नहीं) आरंभ में inversion लेता है ('Under no circumstances should you cheat')।