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Definitions

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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Why did all of this happen in the early postwar years?

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

“There’s a lot of things that are going to probably happen here in the next year,” Arena said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

They had no idea what might happen to their husband and father, and when this was all going to end.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

While removing passengers and luggage for take-off is not a regular occurrence, it does happen, particularly at airports with shorter runways.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

I felt white-hot anger bubble up inside me at the future version of myself who had let this happen.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin