occasion
/əˈkeɪʒn/
oc · ca · sion
ə · ˈkeɪ · ʒn
English Definition
n. special event; time
Significado en Español
ocasión
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dịp, cơ hội
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
occa(occur/situation)+sion
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “occasion” in the following sentence: The wedding was a joyous occasion for all attendees.
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A
event
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B
place
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C
decision
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D
gift
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A — event.
“occasion” means n. special event; time
Common questions about “occasion”
What does “occasion” mean?
occasion — n. special event; time. In Chinese: 场合，时机.
How do you pronounce “occasion”?
occasion is pronounced /əˈkeɪʒn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: oc · ca · sion.
Is “occasion” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. occasion appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “occasion”?
occa(occur/situation)+sion
