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occasion

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/əˈkeɪʒən/ · oc-ca-sion

A particular time or instance of an event.

Meanings

nounformal

A particular time or instance of an event.

ایک خاص وقت یا موقع جب کوئی واقعہ پیش آتا ہے۔

موقع

moqa

Formal: موقعہ

Synonyms

eventinstancehappeningواقعہمناسبتموقع

Antonyms

inactivityidlenessquiescenceعدم سرگرمیکسلخاموشی

Common Collocations

  • special occasion
  • formal occasion
  • celebratory occasion

Example Sentences

She dressed beautifully for the special occasion.

اس نے خاص موقع کے لیے خوبصورت لباس پہنا۔

Us ne khas moqa ke liye khoobsurat libas pehna.

On this occasion, we celebrate our achievements.

اس موقع پر، ہم اپنی کامیابیوں کا جشن مناتے ہیں۔

Is moqa par, hum apni kamiyabiyon ka jashn manate hain.

The wedding was a grand occasion filled with joy.

شادی ایک شاندار موقع تھا جو خوشیوں سے بھرا تھا۔

Shadi aik shandar moqa tha jo khushiyon se bhara tha.

Easily Confused With

occasionally:Occasion means a specific event, while occasionally refers to something happening from time to time.

Word Family

occasional
adjectiveموقع پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'occasion' as a chance to celebrate something special.

Imagine a birthday party or a wedding where people are gathering to celebrate.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کے شعلوں میں جلتی ہے ہر اک موقع؛ کیوں نہ ہو عشق میں حسرت کا لمحہ سچا؟

Mohabbat ke sholon mein jalti hai har aik moqa; Kyun na ho ishq mein hasrat ka lamha sachha?

In the flames of love, every occasion burns; Why shouldn't a moment of longing be true in love?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

موقع کی قدر کرو۔

Moqa ki qadar karo.

Value the occasion.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "occasio" — a happening, occurrence

First known use: 14th century

The word 'occasion' originates from the Latin 'occasio,' which means a happening or occurrence, and entered Middle English through Old French in the 14th century.