Synonyms

meeting (an occasion when people come together to discuss things and make decisions): We held an urgent meeting to discuss the problem. gathering (an occasion when a group of people come together for a particular purpose): The president addressed a gathering of political leaders. We’re having a small family gathering this weekend. …

  fan (someone who supports or likes a famous person, sports team, etc.): I’m a big fan of pop music. John is a keen football fan. enthusiast (someone who is very interested in a particular activity or subject and spends a lot of time doing it): Jane is a real …

  explain (to make something easy to understand by describing it): Let me explain the situation to you. clarify formal (to make something clear or easy to understand): His explanation did not clarify some points. elucidate formal (to make something that is difficult clear or easy to understand): I don’t …

  disadvantage (something that causes problems or reduces the chances of success or effectiveness): The main disadvantage of the area is the lack of parking spaces. drawback (a disadvantage that makes something less useful than it could be): It’s a good place to live – the only drawback is the …

get synonyms get (come to have, become the owner or user of): You get $20 an hour. Where did you get that sweater? obtain formal (to get something, usually through effort): I finally managed to obtain a visa to visit the US. gain (to get something): You can gain invaluable …