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occasion — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • occasion noun A particular time when something happens, especially something notable.
  • opportunity noun A favorable set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
  • secondhand adjective Previously owned by someone else; not new.
  • used adj Previously owned or employed by someone else; not new.

Senses

occasion is used for these senses in English:

  • occasion A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. [from 14th c.]
  • opportunity A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
  • secondhand (of goods) Not new; previously owned and used by another.
  • used That has or have previously been owned by someone else.

occasion — full definition

  1. noun A particular time when something happens, especially something notable.
  2. noun A reason, opportunity, or need for something.
  3. verb To cause or bring about.

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