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Meaning & Definition of Happen in English

English

Happen

to take place or occur


Pronunciation:

/ˈhæp.ən/

Part of Speech:

verb

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: To occur or take place, especially by chance.

    Example Sentence: The accident happened suddenly.

  • Definition: To come to pass; to take place.

    Example Sentence: Many interesting events happen during the festival.

  • Definition: To occur at a particular time.

    Example Sentence: When does the meeting happen?

  • Definition: To befall someone; to take place to someone.

    Example Sentence: What will happen if we don't follow the rules?

  • Definition: To happen upon; to encounter by chance.

    Example Sentence: I happened to find a rare book in the library.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

occurtake placetranspireensuearise

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.

Translations

  • Spanish: suceder
  • French: arriver
  • German: geschehen
  • Russian: происходить

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.