in the event
Supposing that happens
In the event introduces a condition that may or may not happen, similar to "if" but with a more formal or preparatory tone: In the event of a fire, use the stairs.
It often appears in legal documents, safety instructions, and contingency planning.
The phrase suggests something unlikely or undesirable rather than routine possibilities.
- in caseAs a contingency
- ifConditional clause marker
- just in caseFor possible need
- supposingConjecture as premise
- if and whenUpon uncertain future occurrence
contingency · fallback · backup · safety net · precaution · occurrence · should · on condition that · given that · worst-case scenario · worst comes to worst · rain or shine · provided · situation · possibility · assuming · preparedness · circumstance
- conditionalsif, then, if clause, if clauses, else
in the eventcertainly
Without any doubt
definitely · assuredly · without a doubt · inevitably · undoubtedly
in the eventregardless
Despite the circumstances
in any case · no matter what · unconditionally · come what may · irrespective of
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