occurred

[əˈkɜːd]

occurred Definition

happened; took place.

Using occurred: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "occurred" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The accident occurred at 3 p.m.

  • Example

    It never occurred to me that he might be lying.

  • Example

    The idea occurred to me while I was in the shower.

occurred Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for occurred

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Summary: occurred in Brief

'Occurred' [əˈkɜːd] is a verb that means 'happened' or 'took place.' It is often used to describe events or incidents, as in 'The accident occurred at 3 p.m.' or 'It never occurred to me that he might be lying.' 'Occurred' can be replaced with 'happened' or 'took place.'