What is another word for occurring?

Common synonyms for occurring include pass, comeabout, passoff, goon, come.

What is the opposite of occurring?

Antonyms of occurring include absent, missing, unseen, unheard, nonexistent.

Synonyms for

Occurring

Verb / ʌˈkɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for occurring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To happen or take place.

Synonyms & similar words

pass comeabout passoff goon come hap fallout takeplace occur happen happening proceeding transpiring developing materializing manifesting arising surfacing emerging appearing chancing befalling betiding ensuing occurrent eventuating passing happened

Synonyms by register

Formal

happening transpiring arising emerging

Informal

going on taking place happening coming up

Literary

befalling ensuing dawned

Antonyms

absent missing unseen unheard nonexistent rare uncommon

Common collocations

frequently occurring
rarely occurring
naturally occurring
commonly occurring
unexpectedly occurring
suddenly occurring
occurring in nature

Word family

verb occur

adjective occurrent

adverb occurrently

Usage note

Occurring is the present participle of 'occur'. It is often used to describe events or phenomena that are happening or taking place, especially in a natural or systematic way.

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