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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happens

As it happens, Spain is one of the few countries with which the U.S. has a trade surplus.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

The more serious aortic rupture happens when the tear goes through all three layers of the aorta.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

Ever wondered what happens to ice cream vans in winter?

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

If it happens, the fuss will be nuts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

“You seem to know everything that happens in the neighborhood,” I said.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu