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✨happen

verb
/ˈhæpən/
hapless happily

Meaning

to take place or occur, usually by chance
to occur or take place; to come about by chance

Example Sentences

Accidents can happen at any time.

What happened at the meeting yesterday?

Example Expressions

what happens, happens

Synonyms

occur, take place, transpire, arise, ensue
Entry 1
occur, take place, transpire, arise, ensue
Entry 2
occur, take place, arise, transpire

Antonyms

prevent, stop, avoid, cease
Entry 1
prevent, stop, avoid
Entry 2
prevent, stop, avoid, cease

Collocations

happen suddenly, happen accidentally, happen again, happen quickly, happen to, happen by chance, happen naturally
Entry 1
happen suddenly, happen accidentally, happen again, happen quickly
Entry 2
happen to, happen by chance, happen naturally, happen suddenly

More Example Sentences

He happened to call while I was busy.

We happened to choose the same hotel.

She happened to find my lost notebook.

They happened to hear the announcement.

She happened to find my keys by chance.

I happened to see your message just now.

He happened to be there at the right time.

I happened to meet an old friend on the bus.

She’s unlikely to cancel unless something urgent happens.

No matter what happens, does anybody really care to help the poor?

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