Happen

/ˈhæp.ən/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To take place or occur.

The meeting will happen at 3 PM.

To come about by chance.

I happened to see her at the store.

To occur as a result of something.

Various events can happen when you mix those chemicals.

Middle English, from the phrase 'hap' meaning chance or fortune.

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.

happening

an event or occurrence, especially a social event.

haphazard

lacking any obvious principle of organization.

To occur, usually used in a casual context.

Things are just happening around here.

To be involved in or experience something.

I'm down for whatever happens tonight.