Occurrence

Synonyms of occurrence

• incident
• event
• happening

Antonyms of occurrence

• absence
• inactivity
• nonoccurrence

Collocations of occurrence

rare occurrence

Frequency: 70 %

Seeing a shooting star is a rare occurrence.

common occurrence

Frequency: 65 %

Traffic jams are a common occurrence during rush hour.

unexpected occurrence

Frequency: 60 %

The sudden snowstorm was an unexpected occurrence in April.

natural occurrence

Frequency: 50 %

Earthquakes are a natural occurrence in certain regions.

frequent occurrence

Frequency: 45 %

Power outages are a frequent occurrence in the area.

Idiomatic Expressions for occurrence

• Phrase: an isolated occurrence
  Meaning: something that happens only once and is not part of a pattern
  Usage: The power outage was an isolated occurrence and not indicative of a larger problem.