occurring Meaning & Definition
What Does Occurring Mean?
Occurring is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of occur. It is also used to mean present participle and gerund of occurre. As a noun, it means An instance of something occurring; an event or happening. As an adjective, it means That occurs in a specified manner.
Word Facts for Occurring
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈkɝɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | belimp, betide and betime |
| Plural | occurrings |
Occurring Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of occur
- present participle and gerund of occurre
Occurring as a Noun
- An instance of something occurring; an event or happening.
Occurring as an Adjective
- That occurs in a specified manner.
naturally occurring macromolecules
Verb
- To happen or take place.
The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds.
- To present or offer itself.
I will write if the opportunity occurs.
- To come or be presented to the mind; to suggest itself.
- To be present or found.
The chemical monofluoroacetate occurs in all parts of Dichapetalum cymosum, and is responsible for its toxic effects.
Adjective
- (in combination) That occurs in a specified manner.
naturally occurring macromolecules
Synonyms of Occurring
Occurring synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Occurring
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Occurring in a Sentence
naturally occurring macromolecules
The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds.
I will write if the opportunity occurs.
The chemical monofluoroacetate occurs in all parts of Dichapetalum cymosum, and is responsible for its toxic effects.
Word Forms & Grammar
occurring
occurring (plural occurrings)
occurring (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Occurring
Occurring Pronunciation
Occurring is pronounced //əˈkɝɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Occurring
Is occurring a verb or a noun?
Occurring is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is another word for occurring?
You can replace occurring with words such as belimp, betide and betime. See the full list of occurring synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of occurring?
The plural of occurring is occurrings.