occurred

[ uh-kurd ]

adjective

1. having happened or taken place:

   With this pause feature on the timer, you don't have to reset your current session because of any occurred interruption.

2. having appeared or presented itself:

   The area is a naturally occurred sand dune system covering two square kilometers.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of occur.

Word History and Origins

Origin of occurred¹

First recorded in 1890–95; occur + -ed ² for the adjective senses; occur + -ed ¹ for the verb sense

Example Sentences

There was a noticeable 'you can hear a pin drop' moment when the slap occurred.

From BBC

The expo typically occurred alongside the London Games Festival in April.

From BBC

He added he has six sisters and nieces and would not defend such actions if they had occurred.

From BBC

“The administrative office of the archdiocese was not aware of the activities or statements made until after they had occurred and directly addressed the matter with Father Nabor,” she wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

Around this time, a fundamental demographic shift occurred: New births no longer exceeded deaths in the United States.

From Salon

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