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Storms can occur in spring.
What does Occur mean?
Occur means to happen.
Dictionary definition
To happen or take place.
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The same pattern may occur again tomorrow.
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Scientists record when changes occur so they can compare results over time.
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Occur means to happen.
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Occur
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uh · kur · strongest beat: kur
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WordOccur.
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MeaningOccur means to happen.
ExampleExample: Storms can occur in spring.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · kur
- Strongest beat
- kur
- Ending
- kur
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kur.
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Synonyms
Words like Occur
happenUse for taking place.
take placeUse for an event that occurs.
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Word family
Occur word family
Base word
occur
verb
occurred
Happened in the past.
verb
occurring
Happening now.
noun
occurrence
Something that happens.
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