Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for happen. Search instead for kohlsuppen.
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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"The worst that could happen is that we lose Omar so he dedicates himself to politics," the official said.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

This can happen voluntarily - where people agree to leave the UK in return for financial or travel assistance - or involuntarily, when people are detained and escorted out of the country by immigration officers.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

There is a need for many more AI solutions that can help with intelligence gathering, logistics and other aspects of war that will happen outside Palantir.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

For a long time, it never looked like it would happen to Nixon either.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

And I tried my hardest to ignore the dark feeling deep inside that told me that was never, ever going to happen.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler