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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This happens when a black hole pulls in matter faster than conventional physics suggests it should be able to.

From Science Daily

Webb's powerful instruments allow scientists to zoom deep into the Helix Nebula, offering a glimpse of what could eventually happen to our own Sun and planetary system.

From Science Daily

The transport ministry has said that the line on which it happened had been renovated and undergone recent technical reviews.

From BBC

He cites the example of John D. Rockefeller, who happened to be the biggest producer of kerosene just when the automobile industry took off.

From MarketWatch

The next screening, happening on Feb. 22 at Benny Boy Brewing, will be a double feature of horror romance films, “Warm Bodies” and “Lisa Frankenstein.”

From Los Angeles Times

happen

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