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Synonyms & Similar Words
event
circumstance
situation
occasion
time
moment
instance
juncture
opportunity
chance
happening
occurrence
incident
experience
celebration
party
gathering
meeting
function
ceremony
ritual
festivity
commemoration
anniversary
birthday
holiday
jubilee
milestone
landmark
turning point
crisis
emergency
predicament
plight
dilemma
Meaning of Occasion
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, an occasion is a particular situation or time, especially one that is important or notable.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines an occasion as a special or important event, or a time when something happens.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes an occasion as a particular situation or time, especially one that is important or exciting.
Example Uses
- The wedding was a special occasion that brought the whole family together.
- She waited for the right occasion to tell him the news.
- The company will celebrate its 20th anniversary on the occasion of its annual meeting.
- The holiday season is a great occasion to spend time with loved ones.
- The award ceremony was a grand occasion that honored the achievements of outstanding individuals.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
routine
normality
regularity
everydayness
mundanity
dullness
tediousness
monotony
ordinary
usual
customary
habitual
unremarkable
insignificant
inconsequential
unimportant
trivial
minor
negligible
ordinary
commonplace
lackluster
uninspiring
uneventful