1. a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action
2. the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event
Usage: often plural
3. a person’s financial situation
Usage: often plural

Examples

• Under the circumstances, we decided to cancel the trip.
• The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
• Due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting has been postponed.
• She explained the circumstances that led to her decision.
• The family’s circumstances improved after he got a new job.
• Given our current circumstances, we cannot afford a vacation.
• The circumstances of his departure remain unclear.