occur

/ə'kə:/

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Explanation of the Word "Occur"

Definition:
The verb "occur" means to happen or take place. It can also mean to be found or to exist in a certain context or location.

Usage Instructions

• When to Use: Use "occur" when you want to describe events or ideas that happen or come to mind.
• Form: "Occur" is a regular verb, so it can be changed to different tenses (e.g., occurs, occurred, occurring).

Examples

1. Event or Situation:

   • "The meeting will occur at 3 PM."
   • "An earthquake occurred last night."

2. Ideas or Thoughts:

   • "It occurred to me that we need to study more for the exam."

3. Existence:

   • "Gold occurs naturally in some rivers."

Advanced Usage

• "Come to pass": This phrase means that something has happened or occurred over time.
  • Example: "Many changes came to pass during the last decade."

Word Variants

• Occurrence (noun): An event or something that happens.
  • Example: "The occurrence of the festival is always exciting."
• Occurring (present participle): The act of happening.
  • Example: "The construction is occurring next week."

Different Meanings

1. Happening: Refers to events or situations that take place.
   • "The concert will occur rain or shine."
2. Existence: Refers to something being found in a specific place.
   • "Many rare plants occur in that region."

Synonyms

• Happen
• Take place
• Arise
• Come about
• Exist

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• "It occurred to me": This phrase is used when you suddenly think of something.

  • Example: "It occurred to me that I forgot my keys."

• "Come to mind": Similar to "occur to me," it means to remember or think of something.

  • Example: "When I think of summer, memories of the beach come to mind."

Summary

The word "occur" is a versatile verb that can describe events happening, ideas coming to mind, or the existence of things. It is useful in everyday conversation and can help express thoughts clearly.

Academic

Verb

1. to be found to exist
   • sexism occurs in many workplaces
   • precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil
2. come to one's mind; suggest itself
   • It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary
   • A great idea then came to her
3. come to pass
   • What is happening?
   • The meeting took place off without an incidence
   • Nothing occurred that seemed important

Synonyms

• come
• happen
• hap
• go on
• pass off
• pass
• fall out
• come about
• take place