occasion
0 antonyms and opposites of occasion, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A particular time when something happens, especially something notable.
How to use occasion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin occasio, "opportunity, occurrence", from occidere, "to fall down, happen" — from ob- plus cadere ("to fall").
Full origin of occasion →Frequently asked questions
What does “occasion” mean?
The word “occasion” means a particular time when something happens, especially something notable. In plain terms, a specific time or event, or a reason for doing something.
How do you pronounce “occasion”?
“Occasion” is pronounced uh-KAY-zhuhn (/əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “occasion” in a sentence?
Here is “occasion” used in a sentence: “On this occasion, I'll let it slide.”
What part of speech is “occasion”?
Depending on how it is used, “occasion” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “occasion” come from?
The word “occasion” comes from Latin. From Latin occasio, "opportunity, occurrence", from occidere, "to fall down, happen" — from ob- plus cadere ("to fall").
Is “occasion” a common word?
“Occasion” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “occasion” have?
“Occasion” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a particular time when something happens, especially something notable.
What is the difference between occasion and opportunity?
An occasion is a particular time when something happens, especially something notable, or a reason or need for something ("there was no occasion for rudeness"). An opportunity is a favourable chance to do something. An occasion marks when or why something happens; an opportunity is an opening you can take advantage of.
Is it "on occasion" or "on occasions"?
The standard idiom is "on occasion," meaning occasionally or from time to time: "He works late on occasion." "On occasions" is not idiomatic on its own, though "on several occasions" or "on rare occasions" are perfectly correct because they count specific times.
How do you spell occasion — occasion or occassion?
The correct spelling is occasion, with a double c and a single s. "Occassion" and "ocasion" are common misspellings; remembering "two c's, one s" helps.