English dictionary
happen
verbPronunciation
ˈhæpən
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- come to pass
verb
- come into being; become reality
verb
- happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance
verb
- come upon, as if by accident; meet with
verb
- chance to be or do something, without intention or causation
Example sentences
What is happening?
The meeting took place without an incident
Nothing occurred that seemed important
Her dream really materialized
It happens that today is my birthday
{'source': 'Santayana', 'text': 'These things befell'}
We find this idea in Plato
I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here
She chanced upon an interesting book in the bookstore the other day
I happen to have just what you need!