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Happen Definition & Meaning

1. To occur or take place without being planned or expected.

Example: "it happened that i ran into my old friend at the grocery store."

2. To come to pass or become a reality.

Example: "the dream of owning a house finally happened for the couple."

3. To chance upon or discover by accident.

Example: "i happened upon a quaint little bookstore while wandering through the city."

4. To be the result of a particular action or situation.

Example: "the success of the project happened due to the hard work and dedication of the team."

5. To befall or occur to someone or something.

Example: "unfortunately, a tragedy happened and the building collapsed, injuring several people."

Examples of the word happen used in sentences.

  • Unfortunately, I couldn't attend the party because something urgent happened at work.
  • Yesterday, I saw a car accident happen on the street.
  • It's amazing how so many things can happen in just one day.
  • If you don't study, you'll never make anything happen in your life.
  • What happens if I press this button?
  • I'm sorry, but accidents like that just happen sometimes.
  • Did anything interesting happen during your trip to the beach?
  • It's not often that something like this happens in our small town.
  • Do you think it's going to happen again next week?
  • I don't know what will happen if I press this button.
  • It's not often that such an opportunity like this happens, so we should definitely take advantage of it.
  • It's important to be prepared for whatever might happen, just in case.
  • It's amazing how quickly time flies and how much can happen in just one year.
  • I heard there was a big accident on the highway this morning, did you happen to see anything?
  • I'm not sure what happened, but the car won't start.
  • It's amazing how much can happen in a year, and looking back, I'm proud of all the progress I've made.
  • We had to postpone our meeting because an unexpected emergency happened in the office.
  • I just noticed that my phone is missing; I wonder what could have happened to it.
  • It's not every day that you see a rainbow, so when it does happen, it's a beautiful sight to behold.
  • I'm sorry that I couldn't attend your party; something important just happened that required my immediate attention.
  • I'm curious about what will happen if I push this button.
  • Despite everything that has happened, I still believe that things will get better.
  • It's a good thing that the accident didn't happen during the peak rush hour.
  • We should be prepared for the worst-case scenario no matter what happens.
  • It's highly unlikely that a miracle will happen out of the blue.
  • I am really looking forward to seeing what will happen next in my career.
  • It is not likely that this kind of incident could ever happen again.
  • With everything that is going on in the world, it's hard to predict what will happen next.
  • Despite our best efforts, sometimes things just happen that are beyond our control.
  • In order for change to happen, we must be willing to step outside of our comfort zones.
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