Meaning of the word occurs in English

What does occurs mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

occurs

US /əˈkɜrz/
UK /əˈkɜːz/

Verb

1.

to happen or take place

Example:
The accident occurs at the intersection of Main Street and Oak Avenue.
Such opportunities rarely occur.
2.

to come to mind; to be thought of

Example:
It never occurs to him that he might be wrong.
A brilliant idea suddenly occurred to me.