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- pronunciation:
keI
zhn
- phrases:
- on occasion
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an event or the time at which it happens.
It was a sad occasion when their dog died.He has been late on several occasions.- synonyms:
- affair, episode, event, happening, incident, occurrence, time
- similar words:
- case, experience, instance
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| definition 2: |
a special event; celebration.
You should wear something special for such a fancy occasion.Their wedding was the most talked-about occasion of the summer.- synonyms:
- celebration
- similar words:
- affair, function, party
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| definition 3: |
a moment that is the right time, or probably the right time, to do something.
This is an occasion to reflect on what we could have done better.- synonyms:
- change, opportunity
- similar words:
- circumstance, point, season, situation, time
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| related words: |
cause, chance, festival, happening, matter, phenomenon, thing |
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| phrase: |
on occasion |
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