happen (Meaning)

Wordnet

happen (v)

come to pass

happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance

chance to be or do something, without intention or causation

come into being; become reality

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

Webster

happen (v. i.)

To come by chance; to come without previous expectation; to fall out.

To take place; to occur.

happen Sentence Examples

  1. I'm not sure what happened, but the vase is now shattered.
  2. If something urgent happens, don't hesitate to call me.
  3. The accident happened in a matter of seconds, leaving us in disbelief.
  4. It's hard to believe that such a tragedy happened to such a kind soul.
  5. Whatever happened between them, they're determined to move on.
  6. I hope nothing bad happens to my phone while I'm away.
  7. The unexpected happened, and we had to cancel our trip.
  8. What happened in the past should not define our future choices.
  9. I can't seem to figure out what happened to the missing file.
  10. We must prepare for anything that might happen.

FAQs About the word happen

come to pass, happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance, chance to be or do something, without intention or causation, come into being;

be, do,occur, come, transpire, come about, materialize, befall,pass, come down

No antonyms found.

I'm not sure what happened, but the vase is now shattered.

If something urgent happens, don't hesitate to call me.

The accident happened in a matter of seconds, leaving us in disbelief.

It's hard to believe that such a tragedy happened to such a kind soul.