--- title: O — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 3 description: The 453 words of the English dictionary under O, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/page/3/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / O # O — The English dictionary · page 3 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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meaning 1:* Watched or looked at carefully, often to learn something.[↗](../../observed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Noticed or saw something.[↗](../../observed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) Said or remarked.[↗](../../observed/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Obeyed a rule or kept a custom (observed the speed limit, observed a minute's silence).[↗](../../observed/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We observed the caterpillar every day.[↗](../../observed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I observed that the ice melted faster in the sun.[↗](../../observed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Write down what you observed.[↗](../../observed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · «It's getting late,» she observed.[↗](../../observed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The class observed a minute's silence.[↗](../../observed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Drivers observed the speed limit near the school.[↗](../../observed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The birds were observed in the garden at dawn.[↗](../../observed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · "It is terribly warm here!" he observed.[↗](../../observed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And Laban said unto him: 'If now I have found favour in thine eyes — I have observed the signs, and the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake.'[↗](../../observed/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.30.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../observed/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Who said of his father, and of his mother: 'I have not seen him'; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew he his own children; for they have observed Thy word, and keep Thy covenant.[↗](../../observed/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.33.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../observed/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · "When Abraham our father arose, he looked nnd saw and investigated and observed and engraved and hewed and combin- ed and formed and calculated, and his creation was successful.[↗](../../observed/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../observed/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · My soul hath observed Thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.[↗](../../observed/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.167, JPS 1917)[↗](../../observed/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · I have remembered Thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have observed Thy law.[↗](../../observed/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.55, JPS 1917)[↗](../../observed/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · I have observed Thy precepts and Thy testimonies; for all my ways are before Thee.[↗](../../observed/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.168, JPS 1917)[↗](../../observed/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **observer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who watches something carefully, often to learn or to report.[↗](../../observer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A person who watches an event but does not take part, for example at a meeting or an election.[↗](../../observer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A person who notices things well: a good observer.[↗](../../observer/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A good scientist is a careful observer.[↗](../../observer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The observer wrote notes about the birds at the feeder.[↗](../../observer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Observers watched the vote to make sure it was fair.[↗](../../observer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · To a casual observer, the twins look the same.[↗](../../observer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She sat as an observer at the council meeting.[↗](../../observer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The observer on the hill could see the whole race.[↗](../../observer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **obsessed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thinking about something or someone all the time, so it fills your mind.[↗](../../obsessed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Loving something very much, as in "I'm obsessed with this song".[↗](../../obsessed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (health) Troubled by thoughts that keep coming back and are hard to stop.[↗](../../obsessed/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My little brother is obsessed with dinosaurs.[↗](../../obsessed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm obsessed with this new song\![↗](../../obsessed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective was obsessed with solving the case.[↗](../../obsessed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She's obsessed with keeping her room tidy.[↗](../../obsessed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He became obsessed with winning and forgot to have fun.[↗](../../obsessed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some people are obsessed with their phones.[↗](../../obsessed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The scientist was obsessed by one question.[↗](../../obsessed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **obsidian** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Obsidian is a hard, shiny black (or dark) natural glass that forms when lava from a volcano cools very quickly.[↗](../../obsidian/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Obsidian was used long ago to make very sharp knives, arrowheads and mirrors.[↗](../../obsidian/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Obsidian is black volcanic glass.[↗](../../obsidian/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Obsidian forms when lava cools very quickly.[↗](../../obsidian/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Ancient people made sharp arrowheads from obsidian.[↗](../../obsidian/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The museum had an Aztec mirror made of obsidian.[↗](../../obsidian/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In Minecraft you need obsidian to build a portal.[↗](../../obsidian/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Obsidian is an igneous rock.[↗](../../obsidian/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **obsolete** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Obsolete means no longer used because something newer or better has replaced it.[↗](../../obsolete/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An obsolete word, rule or law is out of date and not used any more.[↗](../../obsolete/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In biology, an obsolete body part is one that has become very small or no longer works.[↗](../../obsolete/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Floppy disks are obsolete; nobody uses them for homework now.[↗](../../obsolete/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Smartphones made many old gadgets obsolete.[↗](../../obsolete/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · That word is obsolete, so you will only find it in very old books.[↗](../../obsolete/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Will paper money become obsolete one day?[↗](../../obsolete/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandad still has an obsolete video player in the loft.[↗](../../obsolete/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Old maps can become obsolete when new roads are built.[↗](../../obsolete/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The rule was obsolete, so the school removed it.[↗](../../obsolete/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **obstacle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Something in your way that stops you or makes it hard to go forward.[↗](../../obstacle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A problem or difficulty that makes it hard to do something.[↗](../../obstacle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We ran an obstacle course on sports day.[↗](../../obstacle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A fallen tree was an obstacle on the path.[↗](../../obstacle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The horse jumped over every obstacle.[↗](../../obstacle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Not speaking English was an obstacle at first, but she learned fast.[↗](../../obstacle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Robots use sensors to avoid obstacles.[↗](../../obstacle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Clear any obstacles from the stairs so no one trips.[↗](../../obstacle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The hero had to overcome many obstacles.[↗](../../obstacle/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · 'You thought that love would conquer all obstacles,' said he; 'well, you have found it hasn't\![↗](../../obstacle/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · However, that may be, I hope I have at least succeeded in removing some obstacles to a better understanding of the Sefer Yetzira and the Pythafrorean philosophy and their relation to each other.[↗](../../obstacle/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../obstacle/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **obstinacy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The state of refusing to change your mind or give in, even when you should.[↗](../../obstinacy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* His obstinacy got him into trouble.[↗](../../obstinacy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her obstinacy made her refuse to eat.[↗](../../obstinacy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Through his own obstinacy he lost the game.[↗](../../obstinacy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **obstinate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Stubborn; refusing to change your mind or to do as you are told.[↗](../../obstinate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Don't be obstinate; just try it.[↗](../../obstinate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The obstinate goat would not move.[↗](../../obstinate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He was obstinate and would not say sorry.[↗](../../obstinate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him; for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that He might deliver him into thy hand, as appeareth this day.[↗](../../obstinate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.2.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../obstinate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass; (Prophets ISA.48.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../obstinate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **obstinately** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* In a stubborn way, refusing to change or give way.[↗](../../obstinately/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He obstinately refused to eat his peas.[↗](../../obstinately/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The donkey stood obstinately in the road.[↗](../../obstinately/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She obstinately kept her answer.[↗](../../obstinately/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **obstruct** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To block a road, path, pipe or opening so things cannot pass.[↗](../../obstruct/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To block a view.[↗](../../obstruct/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To try to stop something happening or to make it hard (obstruct the police).[↗](../../obstruct/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (sport) To block another player unfairly.[↗](../../obstruct/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Don't leave bags where they obstruct the fire exit.[↗](../../obstruct/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A fallen tree obstructed the road.[↗](../../obstruct/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The tall man obstructed my view of the stage.[↗](../../obstruct/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Food can obstruct the airway, so chew well.[↗](../../obstruct/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He was penalised for obstructing another player.[↗](../../obstruct/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Parked cars must not obstruct the school gate.[↗](../../obstruct/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **obstruction** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An obstruction is something that blocks a road, path, pipe or passage so that things cannot get through.[↗](../../obstruction/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Obstruction is the act of stopping or delaying something on purpose.[↗](../../obstruction/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (sport) In football, hockey and other games, obstruction is illegally blocking an opponent with your body.[↗](../../obstruction/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (law) Obstruction of justice means trying to stop the police or a court from doing their job.[↗](../../obstruction/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A fallen tree caused an obstruction on the road.[↗](../../obstruction/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep the fire exit free from any obstruction.[↗](../../obstruction/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The plumber cleared an obstruction from the drain.[↗](../../obstruction/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The referee gave a free kick for obstruction.[↗](../../obstruction/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Bags in the corridor are an obstruction and someone could trip.[↗](../../obstruction/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor checked whether there was an obstruction in the dog's throat.[↗](../../obstruction/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Lying to the police can be obstruction of justice.[↗](../../obstruction/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **obtain** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To get something, especially by effort or by asking.[↗](../../obtain/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal, rare) To exist or be in use (of rules).[↗](../../obtain/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She obtained 18 points out of 20.[↗](../../obtain/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · You must obtain permission before you leave.[↗](../../obtain/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The results obtained in the test were surprising.[↗](../../obtain/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Where can I obtain a library card?[↗](../../obtain/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Add the numbers to obtain the total.[↗](../../obtain/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The scientist obtained a sample of sea water.[↗](../../obtain/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He obtained what he wanted, and flew away.[↗](../../obtain/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The number 242 is obtained by adding together all the numbers from i to 22.[↗](../../obtain/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../obtain/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The number 32 is obtained thus — 2 X2X2X2X2 = 32, Laib, LB as a Hebrew word, means the Heart of Man.[↗](../../obtain/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../obtain/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · To obtain the full value of this Treatise, it should be studied hand in hand with Hermetic Rituals, the " Isiac Tablet ", and with a complete set of the Tarot designs.[↗](../../obtain/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../obtain/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · A gracious woman obtaineth honour; and strong men obtain riches.[↗](../../obtain/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.11.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../obtain/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her.[↗](../../obtain/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EST.2.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../obtain/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.[↗](../../obtain/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.28.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../obtain/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **obtainable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Obtainable means able to be got or bought.[↗](../../obtainable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "the tickets are obtainable from the office".[↗](../../obtainable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Obtainable can mean possible to reach.[↗](../../obtainable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "the highest obtainable score".[↗](../../obtainable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Forms are obtainable from the school office.[↗](../../obtainable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The highest obtainable score is 100.[↗](../../obtainable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Fresh fish is easily obtainable at the harbour.[↗](../../obtainable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · This medicine is only obtainable from a chemist.[↗](../../obtainable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Water was hard to obtain in the desert, but not unobtainable.[↗](../../obtainable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Is this toy still obtainable in the shops?[↗](../../obtainable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **obtuseness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Slowness to understand things; not noticing what is obvious.[↗](../../obtuseness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (maths, rare) The quality of being an obtuse angle, wider than a right angle.[↗](../../obtuseness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Bluntness, not being sharp or pointed.[↗](../../obtuseness/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Her obtuseness made the joke fall flat.[↗](../../obtuseness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Badger sighed at Toad's obtuseness.[↗](../../obtuseness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His obtuseness about the hints was annoying.[↗](../../obtuseness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher explained the obtuseness of the angle by comparing it with a right angle.[↗](../../obtuseness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Was it real obtuseness, or was he pretending not to understand?[↗](../../obtuseness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The obtuseness of the old knife made it useless for cutting.[↗](../../obtuseness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **obviate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To remove a need or a problem, so that something is no longer necessary, as in "This obviates the need for…".[↗](../../obviate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The new bridge obviates the need for a ferry.[↗](../../obviate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Labelling the boxes obviated any confusion.[↗](../../obviate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A good plan obviates the need for rushing.[↗](../../obviate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Wearing a helmet does not obviate the need to ride carefully.[↗](../../obviate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The calculator obviates the need for long division.[↗](../../obviate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Online forms obviate the need for paper.[↗](../../obviate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **obviating** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Removing a need or problem, so that something is no longer necessary.[↗](../../obviating/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The new lift is obviating the need for stairs.[↗](../../obviating/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The plan aimed at obviating any delay.[↗](../../obviating/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The app saves time by obviating paperwork.[↗](../../obviating/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Solar panels are obviating the need for a generator.[↗](../../obviating/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · By obviating the risk, the rule kept everyone safe.[↗](../../obviating/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Checking twice means obviating silly mistakes.[↗](../../obviating/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **obvious** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Easy to see, notice or understand; clear to everyone.[↗](../../obvious/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Too easy or expected; not clever (an obvious joke).[↗](../../obvious/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It's obvious that the dog wants a walk.[↗](../../obvious/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The answer seemed obvious, but it was wrong.[↗](../../obvious/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · There was an obvious crack in the glass.[↗](../../obvious/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He's the obvious choice for team captain.[↗](../../obvious/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Sorry to state the obvious, but it's raining.[↗](../../obvious/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The mistake was obvious once I checked it.[↗](../../obvious/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · with the exception of the word תהו because it is obvious from "Yezirah," Chap.[↗](../../obvious/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../obvious/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **obviously** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a way that is easy to see or understand; clearly.[↗](../../obviously/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Used in talk to mean "of course" or "as you know" (Obviously, I said yes!).[↗](../../obviously/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) Said in a cross or sarcastic way when something should be clear (Obviously!).[↗](../../obviously/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He was obviously tired after the match.[↗](../../obviously/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Obviously, you need to wear a helmet.[↗](../../obviously/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cake was obviously burnt.[↗](../../obviously/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · "Did you like it?" "[↗](../../obviously/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") Obviously!"[↗](../../obviously/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She obviously knew the answer.[↗](../../obviously/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Obviously not — I'd never do that\![↗](../../obviously/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The story is obviously a favourite one among the Celts.[↗](../../obviously/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Although the greater part of this passage is obviously spu- rious, attributing, as it does, to Joseph ben Uziel works of other authors, it may be authentic with regard to the Sefer Yetzirah, which heads the list.[↗](../../obviously/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../obviously/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **occasion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A particular time when something happens (on this occasion).[↗](../../occasion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A special event or celebration (a birthday is a special occasion).[↗](../../occasion/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) A reason or cause (there is no occasion to worry).[↗](../../occasion/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (formal verb) To cause something.[↗](../../occasion/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We only eat cake on special occasions.[↗](../../occasion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · On one occasion, the dog ate my homework.[↗](../../occasion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I've met her on three occasions.[↗](../../occasion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Wear your best clothes for the occasion.[↗](../../occasion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We go to the cinema on occasion.[↗](../../occasion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He rose to the occasion and scored the winning goal.[↗](../../occasion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) His late arrival occasioned some delay.[↗](../../occasion/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The palace was elegantly decorated for the occasion.[↗](../../occasion/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · As I live, saith the Lord GOD, ye shall not have occasion any more to use this proverb in Israel.[↗](../../occasion/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.18.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../occasion/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the LORD; for he sought an occasion against the Philistines.[↗](../../occasion/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JDG.14.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../occasion/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow it out of the king's treasure-house.[↗](../../occasion/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.7.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../occasion/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **occasional** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Occasional means happening sometimes, but not often or regularly.[↗](../../occasional/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Occasional can describe something made for a special event, like occasional music.[↗](../../occasional/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We will have occasional showers this afternoon.[↗](../../occasional/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I like the occasional ice cream.[↗](../../occasional/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He makes the occasional mistake.[↗](../../occasional/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We get an occasional visit from my cousins.[↗](../../occasional/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Fruit is good every day; cake is an occasional treat.[↗](../../occasional/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The road has only occasional traffic.[↗](../../occasional/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · There was little sound to be heard but the clang of weapons, an occasional screech or splash, and Slightly monotonously counting—five—six—seven—eight—nine—ten—eleven.[↗](../../occasional/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/page/2/) **3** [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/page/4/) … [23](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/page/23/) - ← previous: [page 2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/page/2/) - next →: [page 4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/page/4/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)