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Meaning of happen

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

happen

Pronunciation:/ˈhæpən/

verb

Definitions

  1. To occur or take place.

    Example: Let me tell you how it happened.

    Synonyms:come to pass
  2. To happen to; to befall.

  3. (with infinitive) To do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.

    Example: Do you happen to have an umbrella?

  4. (followed by on or upon) To encounter by chance.

adverb

Definitions

  1. Maybe, perhaps.