What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
occur
Example
The accident occurred on the highway. [occur: verb]
Example
It never occurred to me that I could be wrong. [occurred: past tense]
transpire
Example
It transpired that the company was in financial trouble. [transpired: past tense]
Example
The details of the meeting have yet to transpire. [transpire: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Occur is more commonly used than transpire in everyday language, making it a more versatile word for various contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between occur and transpire?
Transpire is more formal than occur and is often used in news or legal contexts, while occur is more neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
