Meaning & Definition of word "Happen"
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Happen
/ˈhæp.ən/
verb:
- 1. To take place or occur.
- Example: The meeting will happen at 3 PM.
- 2. To come about by chance.
- Example: I happened to see her at the store.
- 3. To occur as a result of something.
- Example: Various events can happen when you mix those chemicals.
Etymology
Middle English, from the phrase 'hap' meaning chance or fortune.
Common Phrases and Expressions
happen to:
to do something by chance.
what's happening?:
a casual inquiry about what is going on.
happenings:
events, especially unexpected or interesting ones.
Related Words
happening:
an event or occurrence, especially a social event.
haphazard:
lacking any obvious principle of organization.
Slang Meanings of happen
Meaning: To occur, usually used in a casual context.
Example Sentence: Things are just happening around here.
Meaning: To be involved in or experience something.
Example Sentence: I'm down for whatever happens tonight.