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happens

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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But others also wonder how on Earth the party might react if the opposite happens and he loses the by-election.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

This era of my life, I’m so enjoying having opinions and voicing them and watching what happens when I do that with respect.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

For example, immune cells displayed different sugar patterns after being stimulated, similar to what happens during an immune response.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

“That rarely happens, but it’s been happening more recently,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Nim, it’s been so much fun writing to you—no matter what happens, I’m glad I tried to come and meet you.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr