C1noun 2K

Occurrence

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈkʌrəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈkɜːrəns/"]/

Meaning of Occurrence

something that happens or exists

In simple words: The way something happens or appears.

Occurrence in a sentence

• a **common/everyday/frequent/regular occurrence**
• Vandalism used to be a **rare occurrence** here.
• The program counts the number of occurrences of any word within the text.
• These mild fits are quite a common occurrence in babies.
• Increased life expectancy means that it is now a rare occurrence for children to be orphaned.
• Landslips and earthquakes are not everyday occurrences in this country.
• the recent occurrence of skin cancer in younger patients
• The document addresses the occurrence of arsenic in drinking water.
• the low occurrence of heart disease in this particular group

How to use Occurrence

Often used in both spoken and written contexts. Common in scientific, academic, or formal discussions. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler words may suffice.

Grammar pattern

occurrence + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'occur' + 'dance' – imagine a dance happening at an event.

Related words

Collocations with Occurrence

• common
• everyday
• widespread
• prevent
• reduce
• increase
• occurrence in
• occurrence of
• a common occurrence
• a regular occurrence
• a daily occurrence
• common
• everyday
• widespread
• prevent
• reduce
• increase
• occurrence in
• occurrence of
• a common occurrence
• a regular occurrence
• a daily occurrence

Synonyms for Occurrence

• event
• happening
• incident
• manifestation
• appearance

Opposites of Occurrence

• absence
• nonexistence

Common mistakes with Occurrence

• Confusing with 'occurring' as a noun.
• Omitting 'of' when saying 'the occurrence you mentioned'.
• Using 'occurrence' without context (it needs to relate to something).

Frequently asked questions about Occurrence

What does Occurrence mean?

The way something happens or appears.

What is the definition of Occurrence?

something that happens or exists

How do you use Occurrence in a sentence?

a **common/everyday/frequent/regular occurrence**

Can you give another example of Occurrence?

Vandalism used to be a **rare occurrence** here.

What are synonyms for Occurrence?

Common alternatives include event, happening, incident, manifestation, appearance.

What is the opposite of Occurrence?

Opposite meanings include absence, nonexistence.

What words go with Occurrence?

It commonly pairs with common, everyday, widespread, prevent, reduce, increase, occurrence in, occurrence of, a common occurrence, a regular occurrence, a daily occurrence, common, everyday, widespread, prevent, reduce, increase, occurrence in, occurrence of, a common occurrence, a regular occurrence, a daily occurrence.

What are common mistakes when using Occurrence?

Confusing with 'occurring' as a noun. Omitting 'of' when saying 'the occurrence you mentioned'. Using 'occurrence' without context (it needs to relate to something).

How do you pronounce Occurrence?

US: /["/əˈkɜːrəns/"]/, UK: /["/əˈkʌrəns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Occurrence?

Often used in both spoken and written contexts. Common in scientific, academic, or formal discussions. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler words may suffice.

What CEFR level is Occurrence?

"Occurrence" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.