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advent

/ˈæd.vənt/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The beginning of a new experience or phase, especially one marked by excitement or discovery.

    - "The advent of modern technology has revolutionized communication."
    - "The advent of spring brings new life to the forest."
    - "The advent of the new CEO brought about significant changes in the company."
  • Noun

    The arrival of a notable person, event, or thing.

    - "The advent of the magi marked the beginning of the Christmas story."
    - "The advent of the train brought about major changes in transportation."
    - "The advent of the internet changed the way we communicate and access information."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈæd.vənt/



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Synonyms

approach , arrival , oncome , onset
Rhymes
Words rhyming with advent
vent , heaven , kaven , avenue
Variants
List of all variants of advent that leads to same result
Advent , Advents , Advent Sunday , Advent Sundays , Advent wreath , Advent wreaths , Advent Bay
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'adventus', meaning 'arrival'.


Trivia
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  1. The Advent season in the Christian calendar begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day.

  2. In some countries, the Advent season is marked by the lighting of four candles on the Advent wreath, one for each Sunday in Advent.

  3. The word 'advent' is also used in science to describe the arrival of a comet or other celestial body in the inner solar system.


Related Concepts
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  1. Christmas: The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, which is marked by the Advent season.

  2. New Beginnings: The concept of 'advent' is closely associated with new beginnings, and can be used to describe the arrival of a new phase or experience in one's life.


Culture
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The concept of 'advent' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of religious and spiritual themes. In Christianity, 'advent' refers to the arrival of Jesus Christ, and the season of Advent is a time of preparation and anticipation for Christmas. In other contexts, 'advent' can refer to the beginning of a new phase or experience, and can be used metaphorically to describe the arrival of a new idea or perspective.

How to Memorize "advent"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the arrival of something new, such as a person, idea, or event. Imagine the excitement and anticipation that comes with the arrival of something new.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'advent' with the idea of new beginnings and the arrival of something exciting or significant.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'advent' with the word 'arrival'. Remember that 'advent' comes from the Latin word 'adventus', which means 'arrival'.


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