occurred (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈkɜːrd/

Definition

To happen or take place.

Examples

• The accident occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Elm Avenue.

• A power outage occurred yesterday evening, affecting thousands of homes.

• The conference will be held in Paris, and it will occur next spring.

How to Use occurred

occur in (prepositional phrase)

To happen in a specific place or time. — "These types of errors often occur in complex software."

occur on (prepositional phrase)

To happen on a specific date or day. — "The festival will occur on the first weekend of July."

occur with (prepositional phrase)

To happen together with something else. — "Side effects may occur with certain medications."

Synonyms of occurred

Words with a similar meaning to occurred:

• happen
• take place
• transpire
• arise

Antonyms of occurred

Words with the opposite meaning to occurred:

• cease
• prevent

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