occurs
word · lemma: occur
/əˈkɝz/
uh-KURZ
/əkˈɜːz/
uh-KURZ
Definition
When something occurs, it happens or takes place, usually in a particular situation or at a certain time.
Usage & Nuances
"Occur" is a formal verb often used in science, news, and official writing. It means 'to happen' but is less casual than 'happen' or 'take place'. Common collocations: 'occur to (someone)' (come to mind), 'accident occurs', 'when/if X occurs'.
Spanish: ocurre - sucede - pasaPortuguese (BR): ocorre - acontecePortuguese (PT): ocorre - aconteceChinese (Simplified): 发生 - 出现Chinese (Traditional): 發生 - 出現Hindi: घटित होता है - होता हैArabic: يحدث - يقعBengali: হয় - ঘটেRussian: происходит - случаетсяJapanese: 起こるVietnamese: xảy ra - diễn raKorean: 발생하다 - 일어나다Turkish: meydana gelmek - oluşmakUrdu: واقع ہونا - پیش آناIndonesian: terjadi - berlangsung
Example Sentences
Rain often occurs in spring.
basic
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth.
basic
The meeting occurs every Monday at 10 AM.
basic
An idea suddenly occurs to me while I’m walking.
natural
What usually occurs when people ignore the rules?
natural
A problem only occurs if you forget this step.
natural