Circumstance (noun)
That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things.
Circumstance (noun)
An event; a fact; a particular incident.
Circumstance (noun)
Circumlocution; detail.
Circumstance (noun)
Condition in regard to worldly estate; state of property; situation; surroundings.
Circumstance (verb)
To place in a particular situation, especially with regard to money or other resources.
Situation (noun)
The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
“The Botanical Gardens are in a delightful situation on the river bank.”
Situation (noun)
The place in which something is situated; a location.
Situation (noun)
Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
Situation (noun)
The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
“The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming.”
Situation (noun)
A position of employment; a post.
Situation (noun)
A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.
“Boss, we’ve got a situation here…”