under the circumstances meaning
UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈsɜːkəmstɑːnsɪz/ US /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈsɝkəmstænsəz/ 7 syllables
under the circumstances (adverb): because of prevailing conditions.
Definition of under the circumstances
- because of prevailing conditions
- under the circumstances I cannot buy the house
under the circumstances in a sentence
- It was a poor choice of words under the circumstances.
- Under the circumstances, bankruptcy is inevitable.
- He's fine, under the circumstances.
- She wished for a more relaxing life, but that was impossible under the circumstances.
How to pronounce under the circumstances
under the circumstances is pronounced /ˈʌndə ðə ˈsɜːkəmstɑːnsɪz/ in British English and /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈsɝkəmstænsəz/ in American English. It has 7 syllables.
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