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circumstance

/ˈsɜːkəmstəns/
CEFR B2IELTS 6.5+nounDifficulty 4/5
Definition

A fact or condition that affects a situation.

In simple English

A situation or condition.

See it in a sentence

Under certain circumstances, students may need extra support.

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Teacher tip

Useful for formal writing: in these circumstances, under difficult circumstances.

Common mistake

Don’t write circumstance when you mean environment.

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