Meaning & use

occur

verb·Everyday

To happen or take place, especially without being planned in advance.

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The earthquake occurred just after midnight while most residents were asleep.

It never occurred to her that the meeting had been rescheduled that week.

A note on using this word

Occur to someone means a thought suddenly comes to mind, a different sense from an event simply happening.

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