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Synonyms & Similar Words
event
incident
happening
circumstance
experience
situation
episode
case
instance
occasion
phenomenon
appearance
manifestation
emergence
development
happening
incident
occasion
event
experience
circumstance
situation
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episode
instance
phenomenon
appearance
manifestation
Meaning of Occurrence
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "occurrence" refers to an event or situation that happens or exists, often unexpectedly or unusually.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "occurrence" as something that happens or takes place, or an instance of something happening or existing.
- Cambridge Dictionary states that "occurrence" is an event or situation that happens, especially one that is unusual or unexpected.
Example Uses
- The occurrence of the earthquake caught everyone off guard, causing widespread destruction and panic.
- The police are investigating the occurrence of a robbery in the neighborhood last night.
- The rare occurrence of a solar eclipse is a significant event for astronomers and scientists.
- The occurrence of climate change is having a profound impact on our planet's ecosystems.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
non-occurrence
non-event
absence
lack
omission
failure
inactivity
dormancy
cessation
discontinuation
interruption
pause
stoppage
halt
non-existence
negation
nullity
void
emptiness
barrenness