occurence

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An event or incident: "occurence" refers to something that happens or takes place, especially a specific event or instance.
    • The act or fact of happening: "occurence" can also describe the process or state of occurring.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The sudden occurence of the storm surprised everyone. (The unexpected event of the storm was surprising.)
    • This is a rare occurence in this region. (This is an uncommon event in this area.)
    • The occurence of earthquakes is frequent along the fault line. (The fact that earthquakes happen often is noted.)
Advanced Usage

  • "an occurence of something": a specific instance or case of something happening.

    • There was an occurence of theft in the neighbourhood last night. (A specific theft event took place.)

  • "frequency of occurence": how often something happens.

    • The frequency of occurence of this disease has decreased. (How often the disease appears has gone down.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Occur (verb): to happen or take place.

    • The accident occurred at midnight. (The accident happened at midnight.)

  • Occurring (present participle): happening at the present time.

    • The events occurring now are historic. (The events happening now are historic.)

  • Occurred (past tense): happened in the past.

    • A similar situation occurred last year. (A similar situation happened last year.)
Synonyms

  • Event: a significant happening.

    • The concert was a major event. (The concert was a significant occurence.)

  • Incident: a particular event, often one that is unusual or noteworthy.

    • The incident was reported to the police. (The specific occurence was reported.)

  • Instance: an example of something happening.

    • This is an instance of good luck. (This is an example of a lucky occurence.)

  • Phenomenon: a remarkable or observable occurence.

    • Auroras are a natural phenomenon. (Auroras are a natural occurence.)
Related Idioms

  • "a chance occurence": an event that happens by luck or accident.

    • Meeting her was a chance occurence. (Meeting her happened by chance.)

  • "an everyday occurence": a common or routine event.

    • Traffic jams are an everyday occurence in this city. (Traffic jams happen daily.)