Change
Change noun - An event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another.
Usage example: the change was intended to increase sales
Occurrence and change are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Occurrence" instead a noun "Change".
Occurrence
Occurrence noun - Something that happens.
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Synonyms for Occurrence
Change and occurrence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Change" instead a noun "Occurrence".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| notable | notable change | notable occurrence |
| particular | particular change | particular occurrence |
| similar | similar change | similar occurrence |
| positive | positive change | positive occurrence |
| Other adjectives: single, obvious, actual, real, constant, bad, subtle, interesting, new, major, possible, minor, unexpected, significant, next, last, recent. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- Conspicuously Selective Perception: Having a guard change their pattern due to some random occurrence wouldn't be that fun after a while.
Source: Acceptable Breaks from Reality -
A common occurrence in fan fiction if the author discovers they have written themselves into a corner or wish to change something they had previously written.
Source: Retcon -
Meanwhile, in the Future: Any change to the timeline instantly updates the future self from the point of its occurrence.
Source: Film / Looper
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