happen
The word “happen” has 2 syllables: hap-pen
It's pronounced as /ˈhæp.ən/
What is synonym and antonym for happen?
In the thesaurus, “happen” has 62 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for happen along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for happen
- appear
- arise
- arrive
- be
- be found
- become a fact
- become known
- become of
- befall
- betide
- break
- bump
- chance
- come
- come about
- come after
- come down
- come into being
- come into existence
- come off
- come to pass
- come up
- cook
- crop up
- develop
- do
- down
- ensue
- eventuate
- fall
- fall out
- follow
- go down
- go off
- go on
- hap
- hit
- intervene
- issue
- light
- luck
- materialize
- meet
- occur
- pass
- present itself
- proceed
- recur
- result
- rise
- shake
- smoke
- spring
- stumble
- stumble upon
- supervene
- take effect
- take place
- transpire
- turn out
- turn up
- what goes
Antonyms for happen
Meanings of happen
- verb
- To occur or take place.
- To happen to; to befall.
- (with infinitive) To do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.
- (followed by on or upon) To encounter by chance.
- adverb
- Maybe, perhaps.
Example Sentences
- Strange things often happen when the moon is full.
- I didn't expect that to happen so quickly.
- What will happen if we miss the last train?
- Accidents happen even when you're careful.
- Let's see what will happen after the meeting ends.
On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to happen, such as: appear, arise, arrive, be, be found, become a fact, become known.
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