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experience vs occurrence

occurrence vs experience

experience and occurrence both are nouns.

experience is a verb but occurrence is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
experience Yes No Yes No
occurrence Yes No No No
As nouns, occurrence is a hypernym of experience; that is, occurrence is a word with a broader meaning than experience:
  • experience: an event as apprehended
  • occurrence: an event that happens
Other hypernyms of experience include happening, natural event, occurrent.
experience (noun) occurrence (noun)
the content of direct observation or participation in an event an event that happens
the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities an instance of something occurring
an event as apprehended
experience (verb) occurrence (verb)
undergo
have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
undergo or live through a difficult experience
Difference between experience and occurrence

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