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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

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

Amy Bloom, best known for her literary fiction, steeps her mystery in the academic world she happens to hail from.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

If that happens he intends to stand for election in the May 2027 poll, either as an independent or as a member of another party.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“I feel good right now. I’m happy to be in a place where I know we are well cared for, and if anything happens, we have the medical attention that we need,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

A UMA vote happens only if a proposed market resolution is disputed twice by UMA holders.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“I guess what happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic.”

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz