LexiTopic: Events and Incidents
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ABOUT THE LEXITOPICS PROJECT
Taxonomy for Spelling Bee words related to EVENTS AND INCIDENTS
SUBJECT HEADINGS IN THIS LEXITOPIC:
Calendars, Dates, and SchedulesCausation, Consequences, Results not products, not errorsChance, Luck, and Happenstance not fate or riskContingencies and Crises turning points; not necessarily badDisasters and Debacles events, not risk or dangerDisorder and Chaos conditions, not tidy/untidyIncidents and Occurrences general terms, neither good nor badPossibility, Probability, Likelihood in either directionRepetitions, Recurrences, and Cycles of events, not thingsRisk and Danger conditions, not eventsWarnings
NOTES ABOUT THE TAXONOMY FOR EVENTS AND INCIDENTS
SCOPE NOTE: This LexiTopic compiles and defines Bee words related to human events, including schedules, calendars, incidents, and cyclical occurrences, as well as disasters, risks, and related concepts.
Words related to time and the passage of time are in TIME.
Words related to specific types of social events (gala, cookout, etc.) are in ENTERTAINMENT, HOSPITALITY, AND SERVICE.
Words related to human planning, efforts, errors, achievements, etc., are in PEOPLE: EFFORTS AND ENDEAVORS.
Words related to human emotions of uncertainty, certainty, and doubt are in PEOPLE: THOUGHT AND COMPREHENSION.
Words related to fate and fortune are in MYTH AND MAGIC.
Topical arrangement of Spelling Bee words related to EVENTS AND INCIDENTS
Calendars, Dates, and Schedules
ADJOURN: to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated timeADVANCE: to bring forward in time, especially: to make earlierADVANCED: to bring forward in time, especially: to make earlierALONG: sometime within a specified or implied extent of time —usually used with about (e.g., along about July 17); also at or to an advanced point (e.g., plans are far along)ANTEDATE: to date as of a time prior to that of execution; to assign to a date prior to that of actual occurrence; a date assigned to an event or document earlier than the actual date of the event or documentANTEDATED: to date as of a time prior to that of execution; to assign to a date prior to that of actual occurrenceAPART: at a little distance; away from one another in time (e.g., an hour apart)APPOINT: to fix or set a date officially (e.g., to appoint a trial date)BELATE*: archaic: to retard or make lateBELATEDLY: delayed beyond the usual time; existing or appearing past the normal or proper timeBICYCLIC*: consisting of or arranged in two cyclesBOOK: to schedule engagements for (book the band for a week); also, to set aside time for (booking a strategy meeting); also, to register (something, such as a name) for some future activity or condition (as to engage transportation or reserve lodgings); also, to reserve in advance (book two seats at the theater); to make a reservationBOOKABLE: M-W’s only mention of this adjective is “chiefly British”: to register in a hotel —usually used with inBOOKED: to schedule engagements for (book the band for a week); also, to set aside time for (booking a strategy meeting); also, to register (something, such as a name) for some future activity or condition (as to engage transportation or reserve lodgings); also, to reserve in advance (book two seats at the theater); to make a reservationBOOKS: to schedule engagements for (book the band for a week); also, to set aside time for (booking a strategy meeting); also, to register (something, such as a name) for some future activity or condition (as to engage transportation or reserve lodgings); also, to reserve in advance (book two seats at the theater); to make a reservationCANCEL: to decide not to conduct or perform (something planned or expected) usually without expectation of conducting or performing it at a later time; also, (noun) a cancellationCANCELABLE: to decide not to conduct or perform (something planned or expected) usually without expectation of conducting or performing it at a later time; also, (noun) a cancellationCANCELED: to decide not to conduct or perform (something planned or expected) usually without expectation of conducting or performing it at a later time; also, (noun) a cancellationCANCELING: to decide not to conduct or perform (something planned or expected) usually without expectation of conducting or performing it at a later time; also, (noun) a cancellationCANCELLABLE: to decide not to conduct or perform (something planned or expected) usually without expectation of conducting or performing it at a later time; also, (noun) a cancellationCANCELLED: to decide not to conduct or perform (something planned or expected) usually without expectation of conducting or performing it at a later time; also, (noun) a cancellationCANCELLING: to decide not to conduct or perform (something planned or expected) usually without expectation of conducting or performing it at a later time; also, (noun) a cancellationCIRCA: at approximately, in approximately, or of approximately —used especially with datesCONVENIENCE: a suitable or convenient time (call me at your convenience)CONVENIENT: suited to personal comfort or to easy performance (meeting at a convenient time)DAILY: occurring, made, or acted upon every day (daily needs); of or providing for every day (a daily schedule); every day (Take one pill twice daily.); every weekday (They serve lunch at school daily.); reckoned by the day (average daily wage); covering the period of or based on a day (daily statistics)DATE: an appointment to meet at a specified time (set up a date with her lawyer); also, the time at which an event occurs (the date of his birth, on this date in history); also, a statement of the time of execution or making of something (the date on the letter); also, to record the time of the execution or making of: to mark with the date (forgot to date the check, a letter dated the fifth of September); also, (adj.) provided with a date (a signed and dated document)DATED: the time at which an event occurs (the date of his birth, on this date in history); also, a statement of the time of execution or making of something (the date on the letter); also, to record the time of the execution or making of: to mark with the date (forgot to date the check, a letter dated the fifth of September); also, (adj.) provided with a date (a signed and dated document)DATING: the time at which an event occurs (the date of his birth, on this date in history); also, a statement of the time of execution or making of something (the date on the letter); also, to record the time of the execution or making of: to mark with the date (forgot to date the check, a letter dated the fifth of September); also, (adj.) provided with a date (a signed and dated document)DELAY: an instance of being delayed; also, the time during which something is delayed; also, to put off, postponeDELAYABLE: not in M-W; Collins has “in British English” able to be delayedDELAYED: an instance of being delayed; also, the time during which something is delayed; also, to put off, postponeDIAMOND: of, relating to, or being a 60th or 75th anniversary or its celebrationDIARY: a record of events, transactions, or observations kept daily or at frequent intervalsENGAGED: involved in activity: occupied, busyFALL: to occur at a certain time (her birthday falls on a Monday this year)FALLEN: to occur at a certain time (her birthday falls on a Monday this year)FALLING: to occur at a certain time (her birthday falls on a Monday this year)FALLS: to occur at a certain time (her birthday falls on a Monday this year)FELL: to occur at a certain time (her birthday falls on a Monday this year)FITTED: to make or find time or a time for —usually used with in or into (can fit a meeting in at 10:00) (They were able to fit me into their schedule.)FITTING: to make or find time or a time for —usually used with in or into (can fit a meeting in at 10:00) (They were able to fit me into their schedule.)FIXED: recurring on the same date from year to year (fixed vacation); also, to set or place definitely: to establish (fixed the date of their wedding); to decide, settle —usually used with on (had fixed on the first Saturday in June)GIVEN: of an official document: having been executed: dated; provided with a dateGOLDEN: of, relating to, or being a 50th anniversary or its celebrationJOURNAL: a record of performance, events, or day-to-day activities; an account of day-to-day events; also, a record of experiences, ideas, or reflections kept regularly for private use: to diary; also, to keep such a recordLOGBOOK: a record of performance, events, or day-to-day activitiesLOGGED: to make a note or record of: enter details of or about in a logLOGGING: to make a note or record of: enter details of or about in a log
MOVE: to cause to happen at a different time (moved the meeting to tomorrow)
MOVED: to cause to happen at a different time (moved the meeting to tomorrow)NIGHT: an evening or night taken as an occasion or point of time (the opening night); an evening set aside for a particular purpose (Thursdays is game night in our house)OPEN: not taken up with duties or engagements (keep an hour open on Friday)PENCIL: to plan or designate tentatively —used with in (pencil in the meeting, penciled him in as the nominee)PENCILED: to plan or designate tentatively —used with in (pencil in the meeting, penciled him in as the nominee)TIME: an appointed, fixed, or customary moment or hour for something to happen, begin, or end (arrived ahead of time); also, a moment, hour, day, or year as indicated by a clock or calendar (what time is it) (it’s that time of year); also, to arrange or set the time of: to scheduleTIMED: done or taking place at a time of a specified sort (an ill-timed arrival); made to occur at or in a set time (a timed explosion); also, an appointed, fixed, or customary moment or hour for something to happen, begin, or end (arrived ahead of time); also, a moment, hour, day, or year as indicated by a clock or calendar (what time is it) (it’s that time of year); also, to arrange or set the time of: to scheduleTIMELINE: a schedule of planned events, actions, etc.: a timetable, a schedule showing a planned order or sequence; also, a period of time especially with respect to some project or event: a time frame (the timeline for implementing the plan)TIMING: an appointed, fixed, or customary moment or hour for something to happen, begin, or end (arrived ahead of time); also, a moment, hour, day, or year as indicated by a clock or calendar (what time is it) (it’s that time of year); also, to arrange or set the time of: to scheduleTOUR: one's turn in an orderly schedule: a shiftUNDATED: bearing no date (an undated letter, undated photographs); also, having no specified date of termination: having no limit or no end (undated securities)UNENGAGED: not engaged: not occupied or employed: not bus: free (left her unengaged a good part of the afternoon)WEEK: a week beginning with a specified day or containing a specified holiday (the week of the 18th, Christmas week) also, a week appointed for public recognition of some causeWORKDAY: a day on which work is performed as distinguished from a day off
Causation, Consequences, Results not products, not errors
APOGEE: the farthest or highest point: culmination; climaxATTENDANT: accompanying or following as a consequence or resultBLOWBACK: an unforeseen and unwanted effect, result, or set of repercussionsBORN: deriving or resulting from (born of necessity)BRING: to cause to come into a particular state or condition or to result in (brought tears to her eyes); to cause to exist or occur: such as to be the occasion of (winter brings snow)BRINGING: to cause to come into a particular state or condition or to result in (brought tears to her eyes); to cause to exist or occur: such as to be the occasion of (winter brings snow)BROUGHT: to cause to come into a particular state or condition or to result in (brought tears to her eyes); to cause to exist or occur: such as to be the occasion of (winter brings snow)BUTTON: something (such as a push button) that has the real or symbolic capability of initiating a catastrophe (such as a nuclear attack) (has his finger on the button)CAME: to turn out to be (Good clothes don't come cheap.)CHILD: product, result (the tool was developed as a child of necessity)COME: to turn out to be (Good clothes don't come cheap.)COMING: to turn out to be (Good clothes don't come cheap.)CONNOTE: to be associated with or inseparable from as a consequence or concomitant (the remorse so often connoted by guilt)DENOUEMENT: or less commonly dénouement, the outcome of a complex sequence of eventsEVENT: a postulated outcome, condition, or eventuality (in the event that I am not there, call the house)FATE: an inevitable and often adverse outcome, condition, or end (Her fate was to remain in exile.); also, disaster, especially: death (The villain met his fate at the hands of the hero.); also, a final outcome (Congress decided the bill's fate by a single vote.); also, the circumstances that befall someone or something (did not know the fate of her former classmates)GOING: present participle of to go, to turn out in a particular way (The party went as planned.); to happen in a specified manner: to fare (Everything was going well till now.); to contribute to an end or result (qualities that go to make a hero)GONE: past participle of to go, to turn out in a particular way (The party went as planned.); to happen in a specified manner: to fare (Everything was going well till now.); to contribute to an end or result (qualities that go to make a hero)GROWTH: the result of growth: a product (Protestantism was a relatively recent growth.)HAPPEN: to occur as an event, process, or resultHAPPENED: to occur as an event, process, or resultHAPPENING: to occur as an event, process, or resultHITTING: to affect especially detrimentally (farmers hit hard by drought)IMPACT: to have a direct effect or impact on: to impinge on; also, to have an impact —often used with onINDUCTION: the act of causing or bringing on or aboutIRONY: incongruity between the actual result of a sequence of events and the normal or expected result; an event or result marked by such incongruity; called situational ironyLAND: to bring to a specified condition (his wit landed him in trouble); to come to be in a condition or situation (landed in jail)LANDED: to bring to a specified condition (his wit landed him in trouble); to come to be in a condition or situation (landed in jail)LANDING: to bring to a specified condition (his wit landed him in trouble); to come to be in a condition or situation (landed in jail)LEAD: to tend toward or have a result LEAVE: to cause to remain as a trace or aftereffect (oil leaves a stain; the wound left an ugly scar); to cause or allow to be or remain in a specified condition (leave the door open; his manner left me cold)LEFT: to cause to remain as a trace or aftereffect (oil leaves a stain; the wound left an ugly scar); to cause or allow to be or remain in a specified condition (leave the door open; his manner left me cold)MADE: to cause or assure the success or prosperity of (can either make you or break you)MAKE: to cause or assure the success or prosperity of (can either make you or break you)MAKING: to cause or assure the success or prosperity of (can either make you or break you)MEDIATE: (adj.) exhibiting indirect causation, connection, or relation (the disease spreads by mediate as well as direct contact)NONEVENT: an expected event that fails to take place or to satisfy expectations; an often highly publicized event of little intrinsic interest or significance; an occurrence that is officially ignoredONLY: in the final outcome (will only make you sick); with nevertheless the final result (won the battles, only to lose the war)OUTGROWTH: a consequence, by-product (crime is often an outgrowth of poverty)OUTPUT: something produced; also, the amount produced by a person in a given time; also, the act, process, or an instance of producing; also, to produce as outputPAID: past tense and past participle of pay: to give or forfeit in expiation or retribution (pay the penalty); to suffer the consequences of an act (He paid for his crime.); to make compensation for (His trouble was well paid in the end); to requite according to what is deserved (pay them back)PAIN: punishment (the pains and penalties of crime)PANNED: to pan out: to happen, end, or develop in a particular way: to: turn outPANNING: to pan out: to happen, end, or develop in a particular way: to: turn out;PRODUCT: something resulting from or necessarily following from a set of conditions (he is a product of his environment)TELIC*: tending toward an end or outcomeTHEN: as a necessary consequence (if the angles are equal, then the complements are equal; if it rains, then we’ll have to cancel); TRAIL: a chain of consequences: aftermath (a trail of disasters)TRAIN: accompanying or resultant circumstances: aftermath (consequences the discovery will bring in its train)
Chance, Luck, and Happenstance not fate or risk
ANYHOO: or less commonly anywho: chiefly US, informal + humorous: anyhow (in any manner whatever; in a haphazard manner; at any rate; in any event) or anyway (in any way whatever: anywise; in any case: without regard to other considerations: anyhow; as an additional consideration or thought)ARBITRARILY: existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will (an arbitrary choice)ARBITRARY: existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will (an arbitrary choice)BALLOT: the drawing of lotsBEFALL: to happen toBEFALLEN: to happen toBEFELL: to happen toBLIND: lacking a directing or controlling consciousness (blind chance)BUTTON: something (such as a push button) that has the real or symbolic capability of initiating a catastrophe (such as a nuclear attack) (has his finger on the button)CHANCE: something that happens unpredictably without discernible human intention or observable cause; the assumed impersonal purposeless determiner of unaccountable happenings: luck; the fortuitous or incalculable element in existence: contingency; to have the good or bad luck (we chanced to meet); to leave the outcome of to chance; to take place, come about, or turn out by chance: happen (it chanced to rain that day); to come or light by chance (they chanced upon a remote inn)CHANCED: something that happens unpredictably without discernible human intention or observable cause; the assumed impersonal purposeless determiner of unaccountable happenings: luck; the fortuitous or incalculable element in existence: contingency; to have the good or bad luck (we chanced to meet); to leave the outcome of to chance; to take place, come about, or turn out by chance: happen (it chanced to rain that day); to come or light by chance (they chanced upon a remote inn)CHANCING: something that happens unpredictably without discernible human intention or observable cause; the assumed impersonal purposeless determiner of unaccountable happenings: luck; the fortuitous or incalculable element in existence: contingency; to have the good or bad luck (we chanced to meet); to leave the outcome of to chance; to take place, come about, or turn out by chance: happen (it chanced to rain that day); to come or light by chance (they chanced upon a remote inn)CHANCY: occurring by chance: haphazardEVIL: marked by misfortune: unluckyEVILLY: marked by misfortune: unluckyFALL: to come by chance (a job that fell into his hands); to come or pass by lot, assignment, or inheritance: devolve (it fell to him to break the news); to enter as if unawares: stumble, stray (fell into error; we fell into a trap)FALLEN: to come by chance (a job that fell into his hands); to come or pass by lot, assignment, or inheritance: devolve (it fell to him to break the news); to enter as if unawares: stumble, stray (fell into error; we fell into a trap)FALLING: to come by chance (a job that fell into his hands); to come or pass by lot, assignment, or inheritance: devolve (it fell to him to break the news); to enter as if unawares: stumble, stray (fell into error; we fell into a trap)FALLS: to come by chance (a job that fell into his hands); to come or pass by lot, assignment, or inheritance: devolve (it fell to him to break the news); to enter as if unawares: stumble, stray (fell into error; we fell into a trap)FELL: to come by chance (a job that fell into his hands); to come or pass by lot, assignment, or inheritance: devolve (it fell to him to break the news); to enter as if unawares: stumble, stray (fell into error; we fell into a trap)GAMBLE: something chancy GAMBLING: something chancyGOLDEN: informal: in a very good or fortunate position —not used before a noun (If the bank approves the loan, we're golden.)HAPPEN: to occur by chance; or to do, encounter, or attain something by or as if by chanceHAPPENED: to occur by chance; or to do, encounter, or attain something by or as if by chanceHAPPENING: to occur by chance; or to do, encounter, or attain something by or as if by chanceHAPPY: favored by luck or fortune: fortunate (a series of happy accidents, a happy coincidence)IRONY: incongruity between the actual result of a sequence of events and the normal or expected result; also, an event or result marked by such incongruity; called situational ironyLIGHT: to fall unexpectedly, to arrive by chance: to happen, usually used with on or upon (lit upon a solution)LIGHTED: to fall unexpectedly, to arrive by chance: to happen, usually used with on or upon (lit upon a solution)LIGHTING: to fall unexpectedly, to arrive by chance: to happen, usually used with on or upon (lit upon a solution)LIGHTNING: a sudden stroke of fortuneLUCK: the events or circumstances that operate for or against an individual; favoring chance; also, to come upon something desirable by chance —usually used with out, on, onto, or intoLUCKED: the events or circumstances that operate for or against an individual; favoring chance; also, to come upon something desirable by chance —usually used with out, on, onto, or intoPOTLUCK: whatever is offered or available in given circumstances or at a given timeRANDOM: lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern; also, made, done, or chosen at random (read random passages from the book); also, in a random mannerROOM: a suitable or fit occasion or opportunity: chance (no room for doubt, room for improvement)TURN: a change in tendency, trend, or drift (hoped for a turn in his luck, a turn for the better, an unexpected turn of events)UNHAPPY: not fortunate: unlucky (an unhappy coincidence); causing or subject to misfortune: inauspicious (a particularly unhappy moment for the story to leak)WAYWARD: following no clear principle or law: unpredictable; Middle English, short for awayward turned away, from away, adverb + -wardWAYWARDLY: following no clear principle or law: unpredictable; Middle English, short for awayward turned away, from away, adverb + -wardWILDCARD: M-W has open compound wild card; Collins has “also wildcard.” M-W defines as an unknown or unpredictable factor
Contingencies and Crises turning points; not necessarily bad
ALBEIT: even though: although (an enjoyable, albeit expensive, vacation); Middle English, literally, all though it beALTHOUGH: conjunction: in spite of the fact that: even thoughCHANCE: the fortuitous or incalculable element in existence: contingencyCHANCED: the fortuitous or incalculable element in existence: contingencyCHANCING: the fortuitous or incalculable element in existence: contingencyCLUTCH: a tight or critical situation; a pinch (come through in the clutch); also, an often cruel or unrelenting control, power, or possession (the clutch of destiny)CLUTCHED: a tight or critical situation; a pinch (come through in the clutch); also, an often cruel or unrelenting control, power, or possession (the clutch of destiny)CRITICAL: of, relating to, or being a turning point or specially important juncture (a critical decision); being in or approaching a state of crisis (a critical shortage, a critical situation)CRITICALITY: a critical quality, state, or nature CRITICALLY: of, relating to, or being a turning point or specially important juncture (a critical decision); being in or approaching a state of crisis (a critical shortage, a critical situation)CRUNCH: a tight or critical situation; a critical point in the buildup of pressure between opposing elements: a showdown (when the season reaches the crunch)DEPEND: to be determined, based, or contingent onDEPENDED: to be determined, based, or contingent onDEPENDENCE: the quality or state of being dependent; especially: the quality or state of being influenced or determined by or subject to anotherDEPENDENT: determined or conditioned by another: contingentDEPENDENTLY: determined or conditioned by another: contingentDEPENDING: to be determined, based, or contingent onDILEMMA: a usually undesirable or unpleasant choiceEXIGENT: requiring immediate aid or action; requiring or calling for much: demandingFATEFUL: involving momentous consequences: decisive (made his fateful decision to declare war)
FORCING: to make or cause especially through natural or logical necessity (The last minute goal forced overtime.) (Flooding forced many to leave their homes.); to impose or thrust urgently, importunately, or inexorably (had the decision forced on them) (The impending deadline may force compromises.)GAMBLE: to stake something on a contingency: to take a chance; to venture, to hazardGAMBLING: to stake something on a contingency: to take a chance; to venture, to hazardHANG: to depend (The election hangs on one vote.); to be uncertain or in suspense (The decision is still hanging.)HANGING: to depend (The election hangs on one vote.); to be uncertain or in suspense (The decision is still hanging.)HEAT: the height or stress of an action or condition (the heat of passion, in the heat of battle)HIGH: critical, climactic (the high point of the novel); also, advanced toward the acme or culmination (high summer); advanced toward the most active or culminating period (on the Riviera during high season)HINGE: a determining factor: a turning point; also, to be contingent on a single consideration or point —used with on or upon (the prosecution's case hinges on the DNA evidence)HINGED: a determining factor: a turning point; also, to be contingent on a single consideration or point —used with on or upon (the prosecution's case hinges on the DNA evidence)HINGING: a determining factor: a turning point; also, to be contingent on a single consideration or point —used with on or upon (the prosecution's case hinges on the DNA evidence)HUNG: to depend (The election hangs on one vote.); to be uncertain or in suspense (The decision is still hanging.)INDEPENDENCE: the quality or state of being independent: not requiring or relying on something else: not contingent (an independent conclusion)INDEPENDENT: not requiring or relying on something else: not contingent (an independent conclusion)LANDMARK: an event or development that marks a turning point or a stageLIABLE: exposed or subject to some usually adverse contingency or action; being in a position to incur —used with to (Take care or you're liable to fall.)LOGIC: the interrelation or sequence of facts or events when seen as inevitable or predictable (By the logic of events, anarchy leads to dictatorship.)MIGHT: used to express a present condition contrary to fact (If you were older you might understand.)NICK: a final critical moment (in the nick of time); also, to catch at the right point or timeNICKED: a final critical moment (in the nick of time); also, to catch at the right point or timeNICKING: a final critical moment (in the nick of time); also, to catch at the right point or timeNODAL: being or relating to a node: an entangling complication (as in a drama): a predicamentNODE: an entangling complication (as in a drama): a predicamentNOONTIDE*: the culminating pointONCE: at the moment when: as soon as (Once she spoke, I recognized her.)ONLY: with the restriction that: but (you may go, only come back early); and yet: however (they look very nice, only we can't use them); were it not that: except (I'd introduce you to her, only she’s not here)OUGHT: an auxiliary verb used to express obligation (ought to pay our debts), advisability (ought to take care of yourself), natural expectation (ought to be here by now), or logical consequence (the result ought to be infinityPEND: to be pending (the action pends as to the third party)PENDED: to be pending (the action pends as to the third party)PENDENT: remaining undetermined: pendingPENDING: to be pending (the action pends as to the third party)PENDULUM: something (such as a state of affairs) that alternates between opposites (it doesn't take much to swing the pendulum of opinion the other way)PINCH: a critical juncture: an emergency; pressure, stressPINNED: to make (something) contingent or dependent: fasten —usually used with on (he pinned his hopes on winning the Tour de France)PINNING: to make (something) contingent or dependent: fasten —usually used with on (he pinned his hopes on winning the Tour de France)
QUEASY: hazardous: depending on the effect of unpredictable and unanalyzable forces in determining events: depending on hazardRIDING: to be contingent: depend (plans on which the future rides)TEMPT: to try presumptuously: provoke (tempt fate)TEMPTED: to try presumptuously: provoke (tempt fate)THEN: in that case (take it, then, if you want it so much)THENCE: from that fact or circumstance: therefromTHING: things plural: state of affairs in general or within a specified or implied sphere (things are improving); a particular state of affairs: situation (look at this thing another way)THOUGH: in spite of the fact that: while; in spite of the possibility that: even if; however, neverthelessTHROUGH: —used as a function word to indicate exposure to a specified set of conditions (put me through hell)TIME: an opportune or suitable moment (decided it was time to retire); —often used in the phrase about time (about time for a change); also, conditions at present or at some specified period —usually used in plural (times are hard; move with the times)TIMING: the ability to select the precise moment for doing something for optimum effect (a boxer with impeccable timing)TURN: to have as a decisive factor: to hinge (the argument turns on a point of logic, the outcome of the game turned on an interception)WALL: an extreme or desperate position or a state of defeat, failure, or ruin (The surrounded troops had their backs against the wall.)WHAM: or whammo: with violent abruptness (everything was going well; then wham! the deal fell through)WHAMMO: variant of wham: with violent abruptness (everything was going well; then wham! the deal fell through)WHEN: in the event that: if (a contestant is disqualified when he disobeys the rules); considering that; in spite of the fact that: although (quit politics when I might have had a great career in it)
Disasters and Debacles events, not risk or danger
AMOK: an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
BANE: death, destruction; also, something destructive or harmfulBLACK: marked by the occurrence of disaster (black Friday)BLOW: an unfortunate or calamitous happening (her death was a blow)CALAMITY: a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and sufferingDAMN: to bring ruin onDAMNATION: the act of damning: the state of being damnedDAMNING: to bring ruin onDEATH: a cause of ruin (the drought was death to the farm); slaughter (death and destruction)DEATHLY: fatal: bringing ruin (a deathly flood); causing failure (a deathly design flaw)DEATHLY: fatal: bringing ruin (a deathly flood); causing failure (a deathly design flaw)DEBACLE: a complete failure: fiascoDEBACLE: a great disasterDOOM: ruinDOOMED: ruinDOOMING: ruinDOOMY: ruinEVIL: marked by misfortune: unluckyEVILLY: marked by misfortune: unluckyFALL: to suffer ruin, defeat, or failure (the deal fell through)FALLEN: to suffer ruin, defeat, or failure (the deal fell through)FALLING: to suffer ruin, defeat, or failure (the deal fell through)FALLS: to suffer ruin, defeat, or failure (the deal fell through)FATAL: bringing ruin (a fatal flood); causing failure (a fatal design flaw); beyond repair: irrevocably; in a manner resulting in ruin or evilFATALITY: the quality or state of causing death or destruction; the quality or condition of being destined for disasterFATALLY: bringing ruin (a fatal flood); causing failure (a fatal design flaw); beyond repair: irrevocably; in a manner resulting in ruin or evilFATE: an inevitable and often adverse outcome, condition, or end (Her fate was to remain in exile.); also, disaster, especially: death (The villain met his fate at the hands of the hero.); also, a final outcome (Congress decided the bill's fate by a single vote.); also, the circumstances that befall someone or something (did not know the fate of her former classmates)FATEFUL: deadly, catastrophicFELL: to suffer ruin, defeat, or failure (the deal fell through)HAVOC: wide and general destruction: devastationINFAMY: an extreme and publicly known criminal or evil act KNOCK: a severe misfortune or hardshipMAYHEM: needless or willful damage or violenceRACK: destruction (rack and ruin)ROUT: a disastrous defeat; also, to defeat decisively or disastrouslyRUIN: physical, moral, economic, or social collapse (Loss of the family farm led to their ruin.); also, to become ruinedRUINING: physical, moral, economic, or social collapse (Loss of the family farm led to their ruin.); also, to become ruinedTOLL: a grievous or ruinous price (inflation has taken its toll), especially: cost in life or health (the death toll from the hurricane)TRAGIC: or less commonly tragical: marked by a sense of tragedy; of, marked by, or expressive of tragedy, a disastrous event: a calamityTRAGICAL: or less commonly tragical: marked by a sense of tragedy; of, marked by, or expressive of tragedy, a disastrous event: a calamityWAKE: aftermath: the period immediately following a usually ruinous event (in the aftermath of the war)WIND: a destructive force or influence (an ill wind)WRACK: wreckage: the act of wrecking: the state of being wrecked; something that has been wrecked; broken and disordered parts or material from something wrecked; the action of wrecking or fact or state of being wrecked: destruction; the broken remains of something wrecked or otherwise ruined; ruin, destruction; also, a remnant of something destroyed; also, to utterly ruin: to wreck
Disorder and Chaos conditions, not tidy/untidy
ADDLE: to throw into confusion: confoundADDLED: to throw into confusion: confound; also, thrown into confusion: confusedADDLING: to throw into confusion: confoundANARCHIC: absence of order: disorderANARCHICAL: absence of order: disorderANARCHY: absence of order: disorderBABEL: a scene of noise or confusion; named for Babel, a city in Shinar where the building of a tower is held in Genesis to have been halted by the confusion of tonguesBOLLIX: to throw into disorder; M-W: alteration of “bollocks, chiefly British, usually vulgar: nonsense”COIL: turmoil, trouble; also: everyday cares and worriesCOMMOTION: noisy confusion: agitationFALLBACK: something that falls back (the fallback from an explosion)FLAP: a state of excitement or agitation: tizzy, uproar; also, something that generates an uproarFOOFARAW: a disturbance or to-do over a trifle: a fussFUROR: an outburst of public excitement or indignation: uproarHAVOC: great confusion and disorderHECTIC: characterized by activity, excitement, or confusionHOOPLA: an event or occasion featuring hoopla (excited or agitated commotion or activity: bustle)HOORAH: M-W: less common variant of hurrah: fuss, needless bustle or excitementHOORAY: M-W: less common variant of hurrah: fuss, needless bustle or excitementHUBBUB: noise, uproar, confusion, turmoilHURRAH: or less commonly hooray: fuss, needless bustle or excitementHURRAY: or less commonly hooray: fuss, needless bustle or excitementMOIL: confusion, turmoilRIOT: a violent public disorder, specifically, law: a violent disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled together that presents a danger of injury to a person or property; public violence, tumult, or disorder; also, to create or engage in a riotROUT: a disturbance; a state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat (the attack and the rout that followed); to disorganize completelyTUMULT: disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices: commotion; also, a turbulent uprising: a riotUGLILY*: adverb: in an ugly manner: frightful, dire (an ugly fight, an ugly situation)UGLY: frightful, dire (an ugly fight, an ugly situation); also (adv) in an ugly mannerUNQUIET: not quiet: agitated, turbulent (We live in unquiet times.)UPHEAVAL: extreme agitation or disorder: radical change (a period of social upheaval); also: an instance of this (one of human history's greatest upheavals)UPROAR: a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance (an uproar over the proposed building development)
VIOLATION: disturbance, interruptionWHIRLPOOL: a magnetic or impelling force by which something may be engulfed (a whirlpool of intrigue)
Incidents and Occurrences general terms, neither good nor bad
CAME: to arrive in due course (the time has come to make your decision.); to come to pass: to take place —used in the subjunctive with inverted subject and verb to express the particular time or occasion (Come spring, the days will be longer.); to happen, to occur (No harm will come to you.)CITY: slang: a thing, event, or situation that is strongly characterized by a specified quintessential feature or quality (Getting lost in the maze was panic city.)CLIP: a single instance or occasion: a time (he charged $10 a clip) —often used in the phrase at a clip (trained 1000 workers at a clip)COLLOCATE: to occur in conjunction with somethingCOME: to arrive in due course (the time has come to make your decision.); to come to pass: to take place —used in the subjunctive with inverted subject and verb to express the particular time or occasion (Come spring, the days will be longer.); to happen, to occur (No harm will come to you.)COMEDIC: a ludicrous or farcical event or series of events (the whole event was a comedy of errors)COMEDY: a ludicrous or farcical event or series of events (the whole event was a comedy of errors)COMING: to arrive in due course (the time has come to make your decision.); to come to pass: to take place —used in the subjunctive with inverted subject and verb to express the particular time or occasion (Come spring, the days will be longer.); to happen, to occur (No harm will come to you.)CONCUR: to happen together: to coincideCOOK: to occur, to happen (She tried to find out what was cooking in the committee.)COOKED: to occur, to happen (She tried to find out what was cooking in the committee.)COOKING: to occur, to happen (She tried to find out what was cooking in the committee.)COUNTDOWN: an audible backward counting in fixed units (such as seconds) from an arbitrary starting number to mark the time remaining before an event; also: preparations carried on during such a countEPOCH: an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development; a memorable event or date; an extended period of time usually characterized by a distinctive development or by a memorable series of eventsEVENT: something that happens: occurrence (The accident was caused by an odd chain/sequence/series of events.); also, a noteworthy happening (she was there to witness the event)EVENTFUL: full of or rich in eventsFALL: to occur at a certain time (her birthday falls on a Monday this year ; also, to strike, impinge (music falling on the ear)FALLEN: to occur at a certain time (her birthday falls on a Monday this year ; also, to strike, impinge (music falling on the ear)FALLING: to occur at a certain time (her birthday falls on a Monday this year ; also, to strike, impinge (music falling on the ear)FALLS: to occur at a certain time (her birthday falls on a Monday this year ; also, to strike, impinge (music falling on the ear)FELL: to occur at a certain time (her birthday falls on a Monday this year ; also, to strike, impinge (music falling on the ear)FLOW: the direction of movement or development (go with the flow)FLURRY: a brief period of commotion or excitement; a sudden occurrence of many things at onceHOLIDAY: a period of exemption or relief (corporations enjoying a tax holiday)INCIDENT: an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience: a happeningMOMENTUM: strength or force gained by motion or by a series of eventsOCCUR: to happen (The accident occurred at 5 p.m.)PIECE: instance, example (silly piece of nonsense, a nice piece of acting)PLAT: plateau [by shortening]: a relatively stable level, period, or condition; also, to reach a level, period, or condition of stability or maximum attainmentPLATEAU: a relatively stable level, period, or condition; also, to reach a level, period, or condition of stability or maximum attainmentPRODIGY: an extraordinary, marvelous, or unusual accomplishment, deed, or eventTHING: event, circumstance (Meeting her was a wonderful thing.)TIME: the point or period when something occurs: occasion (remember that time?)TIMELINE: an arrangement or occurrence (as of past events) in time: a chronology; also, a visual representation of events associated with a particular period of time arranged chronologically along a line or in a linear formatTIMING: placement or occurrence in time (the timing of the event couldn't have been better)TRACK: a sequence of eventsTURN: a place, time, or opportunity accorded an individual or unit of a series in simple succession or in a scheduled order (waiting her turn in line)UNEVENTFUL: marked by no noteworthy or untoward incidents: placid (an uneventful weekend)WAVE: a peak or climax of activity or occurrence (a wave of spending, a second wave of infection, a crime wave); something that swells and dies awayWENT: past tense of to go, to turn out in a particular way (The party went as planned.); to happen in a specified manner: to fare (Everything was going well till now.); to contribute to an end or result (qualities that go to make a hero)WHIRL: a busy or fast-paced succession of events: a bustle (a whirl of activity)WHIRLPOOL: a confused tumult and bustle: a whirl
Possibility, Probability, Likelihood in either direction
ABLE: having the freedom or opportunity to do something (hopes to be able to visit soon)
ANTICIPATE: to look forward to as certain: expectAPTLY: in an apt manner: having a tendency: likely (plants apt to suffer from drought); ordinarily disposed: inclined (apt to accept what is plausible as true)BLEAK: not hopeful or encouraging: depressingBOUND: very likely: sure (bound to rain soon)CALCULABLE: that may be counted on: dependableCANNOT: can notCHANCE: a situation favoring some purpose: opportunity (needed a chance to relax)CHANCED: a situation favoring some purpose: opportunity (needed a chance to relax)CHANCING: a situation favoring some purpose: opportunity (needed a chance to relax)CINCH: a certainty to happen (it's a cinch he'll break the record); also, to make certain: to assure (the goal that cinched the victory)CINCHED: a certainty to happen (it's a cinch he'll break the record); also, to make certain: to assure (the goal that cinched the victory)CINCHING: a certainty to happen (it's a cinch he'll break the record); also, to make certain: to assure (the goal that cinched the victory)CLOUD: something that has a dark, lowering, or threatening aspect (clouds of war, a cloud of suspicion); to cast gloom over (cloud prospects for success); to become blurry, dubious, or ominous —often used with over (the outlook is clouding over)CLOUDED: something that has a dark, lowering, or threatening aspect (clouds of war, a cloud of suspicion); to cast gloom over (cloud prospects for success); to become blurry, dubious, or ominous —often used with over (the outlook is clouding over)COULD: past tense of can, used in auxiliary function in the past, in the past conditional, and as an alternative to can suggesting less force or certainty or as a polite form in the presentDEAD: certain to be doomed (he's dead if he's late for curfew)DONE: doomed to failure, defeat, or deathDOOM: to make certain the failure or destruction of (the scandal doomed his chances for election)DOOMED: to make certain the failure or destruction of (the scandal doomed his chances for election)DOOMING: to make certain the failure or destruction of (the scandal doomed his chances for election)DOOMY: suggestive of doom: doomful; presaging doom: ominousDOUBT: to consider unlikely (I doubt if I can go.)DOUBTED: to consider unlikely (I doubt if I can go.)DOUBTFUL: giving rise to doubt or uncertainty: open to question (It is doubtful that they ever knew what happened.); uncertain in outcome: undecided (The outcome of the election remains doubtful.)EDGE: a point near the beginning or the end, especially: brink, verge (on the edge of disaster; living on the edge)EVEN: as likely as not: fifty-fifty (an even chance of winning); also, (adv) —used as an intensive to stress an extreme or highly unlikely condition or instance (It's so simple even a child can do it.)EXPECTANT: characterized by expectationGIVEN: prone, disposed (given to swearing)GLOOMILY: lacking in promise or hopefulness: pessimistic (gloomy prophecies, a gloomy future)GLOOMY: lacking in promise or hopefulness: pessimistic (gloomy prophecies, a gloomy future)GOING: present participle of to go, to have a tendency: to conduce, to lead or tend to a particular and often desirable result (it goes to show); present participle of to go, to be about, intending, or expecting something —used in a progressive tense before an infinitive (is going to leave town)GONE: past participle of to go, to have a tendency: to conduce, to lead or tend to a particular and often desirable result (it goes to show); past participle of to go, to be about, intending, or expecting something —used in a progressive tense before an infinitive (is going to leave town)HANG: to be imminent: to impend (doom hung over the nation)HANGING: to be imminent: to impend (doom hung over the nation)HUNG: to be imminent: to impend (doom hung over the nation)INDEFINITE: not definiteINTENDED: expected to be such in the future; intentionalINVITE: to increase the likelihood of (invite trouble)INVITED: to increase the likelihood of (invite trouble)INVITING: to increase the likelihood of (invite trouble)KNELL: an indication of the end or the failure of something (sounded the death knell for our hopes)KNELLED: an indication of the end or the failure of something (sounded the death knell for our hopes)LIABILITY: probabilityLIKE: (adj.) likely (statistics as the one discipline like to give accuracy of mind); (prep.) as though there would be (looks like rain); (adv.) likely, probably (you'll try it, some day, like enough)LIKELIHOOD: the chance that something will happen: probabilityLIKELY: having a high probability of occurring or being true: very probable (rain is likely today); in all probability: probablyLIKELY: having a high probability of occurring or being true: very probable (rain is likely today); in all probability: probablyLIMBO: a state of uncertaintyLOOK: to expect, to anticipate (we look to have a good year); to have in mind as an end (looking to win back some lost profits)LOOKED: to expect, to anticipate (we look to have a good year); to have in mind as an end (looking to win back some lost profits)LOOM: to appear in an impressively great or exaggerated form (deficits loomed large); to take shape as an impending occurrence (the problems that loomed ahead)LOOMED: to appear in an impressively great or exaggerated form (deficits loomed large); to take shape as an impending occurrence (the problems that loomed ahead)LOOMING: to appear in an impressively great or exaggerated form (deficits loomed large); to take shape as an impending occurrence (the problems that loomed ahead)MATHEMATIC: certain; also, possible but highly improbableMAYBE: (adverb): perhaps; also (noun): uncertaintyMIGHT: used to say that something is possible (We might get there before it rains.)MOON: something impossible or inaccessible (reach for the moon)MORTAL: possible, conceivable (have done every mortal thing)NATURAL: something that is likely to become an immediate successNONRANDOM: not random (a nonrandom event)RANDOM: relating to, having, or being elements or events with definite probability of occurrence (random processes) ; also, in a random mannerRATTRAP: a hopeless situationRUNNING: to make oneself liable to: incur (ran the risk of discovery)TAILWIND: a force or influence that advances progress toward an improved conditionTEND: to exhibit an inclination or tendency: to conduce (she tends to be optimistic)TENDED: to exhibit an inclination or tendency: to conduce (she tends to be optimistic)THINK: to consider something likely: to suspect (may happen sooner than you think)THOUGHT: to consider something likely: to suspect (may happen sooner than you think)TIDE: a fit or opportune time: an opportunityUNAPT: not accustomed and not likely (a teacher unapt to tolerate carelessness)UPTURN: an upward turn especially toward better conditions or higher prices (an upturn in sales)VIABLE: having a reasonable chance of succeeding (a viable candidate)VIABLY: having a reasonable chance of succeeding (a viable candidate)WELL: in all likelihood: indeed (it may well be true)WENT: past tense of to go, to have a tendency: to conduce, to lead or tend to a particular and often desirable result (it goes to show); past tense of to go, to be about, intending, or expecting something —used in a progressive tense before an infinitive (is going to leave town)WILL: —used to express probability and often equivalent to the simple verb (that will be the babysitter at the door); —used to express inevitability (accidents will happen)WIND: a force or agency that carries along or influences: tendency, trendWINDOW: an interval of time during which certain conditions or an opportunity exists (a window of vulnerability)
Repetitions, Recurrences, and Cycles of events not things
AGAIN: another time: once more: anewANEW: for an additional time: again (e.g., begin anew); also, in a new or different formAROUND: in rotation or succession (e.g., another winter has come around)CHRONIC: continuing or occurring again and again for a long timeCOMMON: occurring or appearing frequently: familiar (a common sight)COMMONLY: occurring or appearing frequently: familiar (a common sight)CYCLE: a permutation of a set of ordered elements in which each element takes the place of the next and the last becomes first; also, a course or series of events or operations that recur regularly and usually lead back to the starting point (the cycle of birth, growth, aging, and death); also, to pass through a cycle; to recur in cycles; to cause to go through a; also, an interval of time during which a sequence of a recurring succession of events or phenomena is completed (a 4-year cycle of growth and development) cycleCYCLED: a permutation of a set of ordered elements in which each element takes the place of the next and the last becomes first; also, a course or series of events or operations that recur regularly and usually lead back to the starting point (the cycle of birth, growth, aging, and death); also, to pass through a cycle; to recur in cycles; to cause to go through a cycleCYCLIC: of, relating to, or being a cycle; moving in cycles (cyclic time)CYCLICAL: of, relating to, or being a cycle; moving in cycles (cyclic time)CYCLICALLY: of, relating to, or being a cycle; moving in cycles (cyclic time)DIET: something provided or experienced repeatedly (a diet of detective novels)HABIT: a settled tendency or usual manner of behavior; an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntaryHABITUAL: regularly or repeatedly doing or practicing something or acting in some manner: having the nature of a habit: customaryHAUNT: to recur constantly and spontaneously to (e.g., the tune haunted her); to reappear continually; to visit often: to frequent; to continually seek the company ofHAUNTED: to recur constantly and spontaneously to (e.g., the tune haunted her); to reappear continually; to visit often: to frequent; to continually seek the company ofINCIDENCE: rate of occurrence or influence; also, an act or the fact or manner of falling upon or affecting: an occurrenceLIGHT: casual, occasional (a light smoker)MUCH: frequently, often; by or for a long timeNONCE: occurring, used, or made only once or for a special occasionOFTEN: many times; frequentlyONCE: one time and no more; one single time: one time at leastONETIME: occurring only once: one-shotONLY: as a single fact or instance and nothing more or different: merely (lost only one election)
OVER: once more: again (do it over ; Let's start over from the beginning.)REVOLVE: to recurRITUAL: a ceremonial act or action; an act or series of acts regularly repeated in a set precise mannerROTATION: return or succession in a series (rotation of the seasons)ROUND: a sequence of recurring routine or repetitive actions or events (went about my round of chores) (the newest round of talks); also, a route or circuit habitually covered (as by a security guard or police officer); also, a series of similar or customary calls or stops (an endless round of monthly meetings and dinners)RUNNING: (adv) in succession: consecutively (three days running); to recur persistentlyTIME: one of a series of recurring instances or repeated actions (you've been told many times)TOUR: a brief turn: a round: a route or circuit habitually covered (as by a security guard or police officer); a series of similar or customary calls or stopsTROUGH: the minimum point of a complete cycle of a periodic functionWALK: a route regularly traversed by a person in the performance of a particular activity (such as patrolling, begging, or vending)WHEEL: a recurring course, development, or action; a cycle
Risk and Danger conditions, not events
BANE: a source of harm or ruin: a curse, evil or misfortune that comes as if in response to imprecation or as retribution; a cause of great harm or misfortuneCHANCY: uncertain in outcome or prospect: riskyCHARY: discreetly cautious: such as hesitant and vigilant about dangers and risksDICEY: risky, unpredictableDRAGON: something or someone formidable or banefulGAMBLE: an act having an element of riskGAMBLING: an act having an element of riskHYDRA: not capitalized: a multifarious evil not to be overcome by a single effort
IMPEND: to hover threateningly: to menaceIMPENDED: to hover threateningly: to menaceIMPENDING: to hover threateningly: to menaceMAJOR: involving grave risk: serious (a major accident)MENACE: one that represents a threat: a danger; also, a show of intention to inflict harm: a threat; also, to make a show of intention to harm; to represent or pose a threat to: endanger; to act in a threatening mannerMENACING: one that represents a threat: a danger; also, a show of intention to inflict harm: a threat; also, to make a show of intention to harm; to represent or pose a threat to: endanger; to act in a threatening mannerMINOR: not serious or involving risk to life (a minor accident)PITFALL: a hidden or not easily recognized danger or difficultyROCK: something that threatens or causes disaster —often used in plural (the business has been on the rocks for months)TEMPT: to risk the dangers ofTEMPTED: to risk the dangers ofTHROW: an undertaking involving chance or danger: a risk, ventureWARM: accompanied or marked by extreme danger or duress
Warnings
ALARM: or less commonly alarum, a signal (such as a loud noise or flashing light) that warns or alerts; also: a device that signals; also, to equip with an alarm; also to give warning toALARUM*: or more commonly alarm: a signal (such as a loud noise or flashing light) that warns or alerts; also: a device that signals; also, to equip with an alarm; also to give warning toGUARD: a defensive state or attitude; to protect from danger especially by watchful attention: to make secure; to watch by way of caution or defense: to stand guard GUARDING: a defensive state or attitude; to protect from danger especially by watchful attention: to make secure; to watch by way of caution or defense: to stand guard NOTICE: warning or intimation of something: announcement (subject to change without notice); also, the condition of being warned or notified —usually used in the phrase on notice (put all employees on notice); also, to give notice of, to give a formal notice toNOTIFICATION: the act or an instance of notifying, giving notice of or reporting the occurrence of [something]; also, a written or printed matter that gives notice [of the occurrence of something]TIPOFF: M-W hyphenates tip-off, a telltale sign; a warning or tipVIGILANT: alertly watchful especially to avoid dangerWAKE: to arouse conscious interest in: to alert —usually used with to (woke the public to the risks)WAKING: to arouse conscious interest in: to alert —usually used with to (woke the public to the risks)WARN: the act of warning: the state of being warned (they had warning about the bad weather coming); something that warns or serves to warn, specially: a notice or bulletin that alerts the public to an imminent hazard (such as a tornado, thunderstorm, or flood); (adj): serving as an alarm, signal, summons, or admonition (a warning bell, a warning shot); also, to call to one's attention: inform; to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or evil; to give a warningWARNING: the act of warning: the state of being warned (they had warning about the bad weather coming); something that warns or serves to warn, specially: a notice or bulletin that alerts the public to an imminent hazard (such as a tornado, thunderstorm, or flood); (adj): serving as an alarm, signal, summons, or admonition (a warning bell, a warning shot); also, to call to one's attention: inform; to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or evil; to give a warningWARY: marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping dangerWATCH: a notice or bulletin that alerts the public to the possibility of severe weather conditions occurring in the near future (a winter storm watch)WATCH: a state of alert and continuous attention; also, to be attentive or vigilant; also, to be expectant: to wait (watch for the signal); to be on the alert for: to bide (watched her opportunity)WATCHED: a state of alert and continuous attention; also, to be attentive or vigilant; also, to be expectant: to wait (watch for the signal); to be on the alert for: to bide (watched her opportunity)WOKE: to arouse conscious interest in: to alert —usually used with to (woke the public to the risks)WOKEN: to arouse conscious interest in: to alert —usually used with to (woke the public to the risks)
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