word
Occasion
Uh-KAY-zhuhn
/ʌˈkeɪʒʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
occasion
Dictionary meaning
An event that occurs at a critical time.
Examples
- There was no occasion for complaint.
- There was never an occasion for you to demonstrate your skill.
Synonyms: juncture
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