in the event of

preposition

In case of.

“In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held indoors.”

Meanings

preposition
  1. In case of.

    In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held indoors.

Synonyms & antonyms

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in the event of. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20the%20event%20of

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“in the event of.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20the%20event%20of. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in the event of,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20the%20event%20of.

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