occurs
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/əˈkɜrz/
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/əˈkɜːz/
(occur)
event happening
Etymology
Etymology Information
'occur' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'occurrere,' where 'ob-' meant 'against' and 'currere' meant 'to run.'
Historical Evolution
'occurrere' transformed into the Old French word 'occurrer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'occur' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to run against or meet,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to happen or take place.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to happen or take place.
The event occurs every year in July.
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Verb 2
to come into the mind.
It suddenly occurred to me that I had forgotten my keys.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41