Meaning
To happen, especially without being planned.
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Word origin
From Latin occurrere meaning to run to meet, from ob, towards, and currere, to run; an event runs into your path.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- currere
- English cognates
- current, course
Grammar
Examples
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Occur is a more formal word for happen.
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Something that occurs regularly happens again and again.
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If an idea occurs to you, it suddenly comes into your mind.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 7: occur, urgent, volunteer and 7 more words.