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HAPPEN

(verb, adverb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Happen.

How to pronounce happen:

US

Happen - as a verb

Happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance

Example: "It happens that today is my birthday"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bechance17befall11

Chance to be or do something, without intention or causation

Example: "I happen to have just what you need!"

Come into being; become reality

Example: "Her dream really materialized"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
materialise13materialize22
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come aboutfall outgo onhap8happen13occur9pass6pass offtake place
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Come upon, as if by accident; meet with

Example: "We find this idea in plato"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bump10chance13encounter11find8

Happen - as an adverb

Maybe, perhaps.

Example Sentences

"I wonder what will happen next in the story."
"Accidents can happen if you're not careful."
"I didn't expect that to happen."
"Did you hear about what happened at school today?"
"I hope something good happens to you today."
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Word Game Points

Is HAPPEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, happen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HAPPEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is HAPPEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, happen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HAPPEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is HAPPEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, happen is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HAPPEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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