happen

//ˈhæpən//
A1Frequency Level 2Neutral
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Verb

happenInfinitive
happenPresent tense
happenedPast tense
happenedPast participle
happeningPresent participle
happensThird-person singular
1

to take place or occur, especially without being planned

The accident happened yesterday.

2

to do or be by chance

I happened to see her at the store.

3

to come upon something or someone by chance (used with 'upon' or 'on')

I happened upon an old friend at the market.

4

to become of or befall someone or something (used with 'to')

What happened to your car?

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