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happens

/ˈhæpənz/

Meanings
  • verb

    occurs, takes place, happens; used with states and actions that are in the process of happening

    - "The game happens every Sunday."
    - "The sun sets and a new day happens."
    - "An accident happened on the highway."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈhæpənz/



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  2. /ˈhæpənz/



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Synonyms

come to pass
Rhymes
Words rhyming with happens
moments , chances , dances , romances
Variants
List of all variants of happens that leads to same result
happen , happened , happening , happens , shit happens , as it happens , it (just) so happens that , it just so happens that , it so happens that , happen into , happened into , happening into , happens into , happen to , happened to , happening to , happens to
Forms
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happened, happening, happens


Etymology
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The word 'happens' comes from the Old English word 'happen' which means 'to happen, to come to pass, to occur'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'happens' is used over 10,000 times in the English language according to some estimates.

  2. The phrase 'it happens' is often used to express acceptance or resignation to a situation.

  3. The word 'happens' is related to the word 'hap' which means 'luck' or 'fortune'.

  4. The phrase 'happily ever after' is a common ending to fairy tales and implies a positive outcome or resolution to a story.


Related Concepts
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  1. event: An occurrence or happening, often used interchangeably with 'happens'.

  2. occurrence: An instance or happening of something.


Culture
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The word 'happens' is often used in everyday language to describe events or situations that are occurring. It can also be used in a more formal context in literature, art, and music to convey a sense of change or progression.

How to Memorize "happens"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the word 'happens' as a verb meaning 'to occur' or 'to take place'. Imagine a series of events unfolding before your eyes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'happens' with the idea of change or progression. Remember that it describes something that is occurring or taking place.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Happens' stands for 'Here Are Processes And Natural Sequences' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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