occur (어-커 (강세: 커)) — to happen or take place
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to happen or take place
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkɜːr/
Korean meaning: 발생하다, 일어나다
Korean pronunciation: 어-커 (강세: 커)
Example Sentences
- It suddenly occurred to me that I forgot to turn off the stove.
- Strange things always occur when my mother-in-law visits.
- Earthquakes occur more frequently in this region.
occur
VERB//əˈkɜːr//
to happen or take place
A sudden power outage occurred during the concert.
A surprising event occurred during the school festival. (OH! + EVENT = OCCUR → something suddenly happens)
When unusual events occur, people prefer to remember them.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'occurrere', composed of 'ob-' (toward, against) and 'currere' (to run), literally meaning 'to run toward' or 'to meet'. This evolved into Old French and Middle English with the sense of 'to happen' or 'to present itself'.
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📝Examples
“It suddenly occurred to me that I forgot to turn off the stove.”
“Strange things always occur when my mother-in-law visits.”
“Earthquakes occur more frequently in this region.”
“It never occurred to him that pizza for breakfast might not be healthy.”
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