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occurs Meaning & Definition

/əˈkɝz/

What Does Occurs Mean?

As a verb, occurs means third-person singular simple present indicative of occur.

Occurs: Key Facts

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation//əˈkɝz//
Syllables1
Synonymsbelimp, betide and betime

Occurs Definition (Verb)

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of occur

Verb

  1. To happen or take place.

    The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds.

  2. To present or offer itself.

    I will write if the opportunity occurs.

  3. To come or be presented to the mind; to suggest itself.
  4. To be present or found.

    The chemical monofluoroacetate occurs in all parts of Dichapetalum cymosum, and is responsible for its toxic effects.

Synonyms of Occurs

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Antonyms of Occurs

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Occurs in a Sentence

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

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Occurs Pronunciation

Occurs is pronounced //əˈkɝz// and has 1 syllable.

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