happen

[hap-uhn] / ˈhæp ən /

VERB

come to pass; occur

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arise arrive crop up develop fall go on hit materialize meet pass result take effect take place transpire

STRONG

befall betide bump chance down ensue eventuate follow issue light proceed recur shake smoke spring stumble supervene

WEAK

be found become a fact become known become of come about come after come into being come into existence come off luck present itself stumble upon turn out turn up what goes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease disappear fail halt lose stop

STRONG

precede

Example Sentences

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By combining data from land based seismic stations and ocean floor instruments installed at the underwater volcano Kolumbo, located 7 km from Santorini, the team reconstructed what was happening deep below the surface.

From Science Daily

This can happen for several reasons, including mechanical vibrations, atmospheric turbulence, and/or imperfections in alignment systems.

From Science Daily

Then, he was whisked off and I was left wondering if the encounter had really happened.

From BBC

And what will be lost when that happens will alter curling forever.

From Los Angeles Times

After he posted about it on social media, it drew hundreds of reactions, with residents sharing insights into what happened.

From BBC

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