happen
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/ˈhæpən/
🇬🇧
/ˈhæpən/
verb
A1
to occur, especially without planning
Accidents happen when people are not careful.
A1
to occur as a result of something
If you press the button, something will happen.
R
to do or be something by chance
I happen to know the answer to that question.
R
used to emphasize a point, especially when disagreeing
That happens to be my favorite book you're criticizing!
translation
to occur, especially without planning; to occur as a result of something; to do or be something by chance; used to emphasize a point, especially when disagreeing
Word Forms
3rd Present
happens
Past
happened
Perfect
happened
Progressive
happening