Finesentence logo

Occur: meaning, definitions and examples

⌛
Add to dictionary

occur

 

[ əˈkəː ]

Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

in natural events

To take place; happen.

Synonyms

happen, take place, transpire

Examples of usage

  • The accident occurred at 3 p.m.
  • The earthquake occurred without warning.
Context #2 | Verb

in a specified place

To be found, especially in a particular place or situation.

Synonyms

appear, be present, exist

Examples of usage

  • These plants occur in the wild only in North America.
  • The error occurs frequently in this type of software.

Translations

Translations of the word "occur" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ocorrer

🇮🇳 घटित होना

🇩🇪 auftreten

🇮🇩 terjadi

🇺🇦 відбуватися

🇵🇱 występować

🇯🇵 起こる

🇫🇷 se produire

🇪🇸 ocurrir

🇹🇷 meydana gelmek

🇰🇷 발생하다

🇸🇦 يحدث

🇨🇿 nastat

🇸🇰 nastať

🇨🇳 发生

🇸🇮 zgoditi se

🇮🇸 gerast

🇰🇿 болу

🇬🇪 მოხდენა

🇦🇿 baş vermək

🇲🇽 ocurrir

Etymology

The word 'occur' originated from the Latin word 'occurrere', which means 'to meet, present itself'. Over time, the meaning has evolved to represent the happening or existence of something. The usage of 'occur' in English dates back to the 15th century, and it has remained a commonly used word in both formal and informal contexts.

See also: occurrence, occurrences.

Word Frequency Rank

At #889 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.