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Etymology
1. advent
noun. ['ˈædˌvɛnt'] arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous).
Synonyms
- reaching
- arrival
Antonyms
- present
- disappearance
Etymology
- adventus (Latin)
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Rhymes with Advent
- accent
- boardbent
- broadbent
- convent
- disorient
- frequent
- interrent
- interrent
- occident
- orient
- president
- self-torment
- stardent
- torment
How do you pronounce advent?
Pronounce advent as ˈædˌvɛnt.
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Sentences with advent
1. Noun, singular or mass
With the advent of microfiber polyester fabrics, it has once again become popular.
Quotes about advent
1. Every year we celebrate the holy season of Advent, O God. Every year we pray those beautiful prayers of longing and waiting, and sing those lovely songs of hope and promise.
- Karl Rahner
2. Advent
noun. (Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment.
Synonyms
- Second Advent
- Parousia
- Second Coming of Christ
Antonyms
- high season
- rainy season
- dry season
- strengthen
3. Advent
noun. the season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas.
Synonyms
- Advent Sunday
- church calendar
- ecclesiastical calendar