occurring
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
KK: /əˈkɜrɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Happening or taking place at a certain time or in a certain way.
Example
The event is occurring right now in the main hall.
Conversation
Have you noticed the strange weather occurring lately?
Yeah, it's been really unpredictable this week!
I wonder if this is the new normal for us.
It might be, especially with all the changes happening around the world.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
happening
existing
present
Antonyms
absent
uncommon
rare
noun
Definition
The action or event of something happening or taking place.
Example
The occurring of the festival brought joy to the community.
Conversation
Did you hear about the strange events occurring downtown lately?
Yeah, I read something about it online. It's pretty weird.
I wonder what could be causing all these unusual occurring incidents.
verb
Definition
To take place or happen; to exist or be found in a particular situation or environment.
Example
The event is occurring right now in the main hall.
Tense Forms
Past: occurred
Past Participle: occurred
Conversation
Have you noticed all the strange things occurring lately?
Yeah, it's been really unusual around here.
I wonder if it's just a coincidence or something bigger occurring behind the scenes.
Root Explanation
**Occurring** → It is formed from "oc-" (a variant of "ob-", meaning against or in the way) and "currere" (meaning to run). The word "occurring" means something that is running or happening in the way or against something else.
Memory Tip
Think of something 'running' ('currere') in the way or happening ('oc-') — that's why occurring means something is happening.
Visually Confused Words
unoccurring
concurring
curing