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occurrence vs setback

setback vs occurrence

occurrence and setback both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
occurrence Yes No No No
setback Yes No No No
As nouns, setback is a hyponym of occurrence; that is, setback is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than occurrence:
  • occurrence: an event that happens
  • setback: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
occurrence (noun) setback (noun)
an event that happens an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
an instance of something occurring
Difference between occurrence and setback

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