Thesaurus

occurrence

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of occurrence

something that happens

life is full of random occurrences

Synonyms of occurrence

affair, circumstance, episode, event, hap, happening, incident, occasion, thing

Words Related to occurrence

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

Synonym Discussion of occurrence

occurrence, event, incident, episode, circumstance mean something that happens or takes place. occurrence may apply to a happening without intent, volition, or plan.

- an encounter that was a chance occurrence

event usually implies an occurrence of some importance and frequently one having antecedent cause.

- the events following the assassination

incident suggests an occurrence of brief duration or secondary importance.

- a minor wartime incident

episode stresses the distinctiveness or apartness of an incident.

- a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work

circumstance implies a specific detail attending an action or event as part of its setting or background.

- couldn't recall the exact circumstances

Learn More about occurrence

Dictionary: Definition of occurrence Spanish Central: Translation of occurrence Nglish: Translation of occurrence for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of occurrence for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up occurrence? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

detritus

miscellaneous remnants or debris