Occur
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British pronunciation/əkˈɜː/
American pronunciation/əˈkɝ/

Definition & Meaning of "occur"

to occur
01

to come to be or take place, especially unexpectedly or naturally

Intransitive: to occur
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Accidents occur unexpectedly, so it's crucial to drive safely.
Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, frequently occur in seismic regions.
Last night, a power outage occurred in the neighborhood.
02

to be present or found in a particular place

Intransitive: to occur somewhere
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The species occurs naturally in tropical rainforests.
Minerals like quartz and feldspar occur in many types of rocks.
The disease tends to occur more frequently in older adults.
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