Definitions
- Referring to an event or occurrence that is taking place or has taken place. - Describing a situation or circumstance that is currently unfolding or in progress. - Talking about a social gathering or event that is taking place or will take place soon.
- Referring to an event or occurrence that is usually unexpected and often negative or unpleasant. - Describing a specific event or occurrence that stands out from the norm. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that requires attention or intervention.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to events or occurrences.
- 2Both can be used to describe situations that are currently unfolding or in progress.
- 3Both can be used to describe negative or unpleasant events.
- 4Both can be used to describe specific events or occurrences.
What is the difference?
- 1Severity: Incident often implies a negative or unpleasant event, while happening can be neutral or positive.
- 2Attention: Incident often requires attention or intervention, while happening may not.
- 3Frequency: Happening can refer to a regular or recurring event, while incident usually refers to a one-time event.
- 4Connotation: Incident can have a more serious or formal tone, while happening can be more casual or informal.
- 5Scope: Incident is often more specific and limited in scope than happening, which can refer to a wider range of events.
Remember this!
Happening and incident are both words used to describe events or occurrences. However, incident often implies a negative or unpleasant event that requires attention or intervention, while happening can be neutral or positive and may not require any action. Additionally, incident is often more specific and limited in scope than happening, which can refer to a wider range of events.
