happened

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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happened

What happened to your friend is an all-too-common occurrence, and Medicare can foot the cost for necessary inpatient rehab, as long as its eligibility requirements are met.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

“He was an accountant, and he came out with an album this past April, which happened to be around tax season.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

The unexpected mass withdrawal of America's heavy bombers happened so suddenly on Sunday that it has got everyone wondering what prompted it.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

"We never should have to say something like that. What happened out here today is one of the most disgusting things I've ever seen in my life."

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Then quite a lot happened all at the same time.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck