occurs
The word “occurs” has 2 syllables: oc-curs
It's pronounced as /əˈkɜrz/
What is synonym and antonym for occurs?
In the thesaurus, “occurs” has 73 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for occurs along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for occurs
- action
- appear
- arise
- arises
- be found
- be present
- befall
- befalls
- betide
- betides
- breaks
- chance
- chances
- come about
- come off
- come to one
- come to pass
- comes
- comes about
- comes down
- comes off
- comes to pass
- comes up
- cook
- cooks
- crop up
- dawn on
- develop
- develops
- does
- ensue
- eventualize
- eventuate
- exist
- expose
- falls out
- flash
- follow
- follows
- go
- goes down
- goes off
- goes on
- happens
- haps
- hit
- intervenes
- is
- jell
- manifest
- materialize
- materializes
- obtain
- offer itself
- passes
- present itself
- proceeds
- result
- results
- reveal
- rises
- shake
- show
- smoke
- spring to mind
- strike
- suggest itself
- take place
- transpire
- transpires
- turn out
- turn up
- turns out
Antonyms for occurs
- hide
- lose
- precede
- stop
Meanings of occurs
- verb
- To happen or take place.
- To present or offer itself.
- To come or be presented to the mind; to suggest itself.
- To be present or found.
Example Sentences
- The peak of flu season typically occurs during the winter months.
- It is important to address the issue as soon as it occurs.
- The phenomenon occurs regularly in this part of the world.
- The possibility of errors occurs when data is not properly managed.
- A power outage occurs when there's a disruption in the electrical supply.
On this page you'll find 77 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to occurs, such as: action, appear, arise, arises, be found, be present, befall.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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