occasion

occasion

noun

Definition of OCCASION

1

a particular point at which an event takes place <on that occasion, I didn't actually meet your father>

Synonyms moment, time

Related Words flash, instant, jiffy, minute, second, shake, split second, trice, twinkle, wink; bit, space, spell, stretch, while

2

a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place <the substitute violinist rose to the occasion and performed the piece beautifully>

Synonyms break, chance, occasion, opening, room, shot

Related Words play, way; juncture, pass

3

someone or something responsible for a result <the missing money proved to be the occasion of much strife between the two brothers>

Synonyms antecedent, causality, causation, occasion, reason

Related Words consideration, determinant, factor; alpha and omega, be-all and end-all; impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus; mother, origin, root, source, spring

Near Antonyms ramification; denouement (also d{eacute}nouement), repercussion; conclusion, end; by-product, side effect (also side reaction)

Antonyms aftereffect, aftermath, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot

4

something that happens <weddings are generally happy occasions>

Synonyms affair, circumstance, episode, hap, happening, incident, occasion, occurrence, thing

Related Words coincidence, co-occurrence, fluke, freak; landmark, milepost, milestone, page, phenomenon, turning point; adventure, experience, time; happenchance, happenstance; accident, crisis, emergency, juncture; achievement, deed, exploit, feat; news, tidings