to occur
Pronunciation
/əˈkɝː/
/əˈkɜː/

Definition & Meaning of "occur"in English

to occur
01

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

Intransitive: to occur
to occur definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
occur
3rd person singular
occurs
past simple
occurred
past participle
occurred
Examples
Accidents occur unexpectedly, so it's crucial to drive safely.
02

to be present or found in a particular place

Intransitive: to occur somewhere
Examples
The species occurs naturally in tropical rainforests.
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