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Happen

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Meanings of Happen

Verb

  • To occur or take place.
  • To do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.
  • To encounter by chance.

Adverb

  • Maybe, perhaps.

Explanation of the word: Happen

Happen means when something occurs or takes place. For example, if it starts to rain, that is something that happens.

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Translations for the word: Happen

hindi
हैप्पन (happen)

happen

होना (hona)

hona

घटना (ghatna)

ghatna

   

Synonyms for the word: Happen

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Happen

What does 'happen' mean?
The word 'happen' means to take place or occur. For example, if you say, 'It will happen tomorrow,' it means something will occur tomorrow.
How do you pronounce 'happen'?
You pronounce 'happen' like this: hap-uhn. The first part sounds like 'hap' and the second part sounds like 'uhn'.
What is the origin of the word 'happen'?
The word 'happen' comes from the Old English word 'hæppan', which means to come to pass or to occur.
What is the meaning of 'happen' in Hindi?
The word 'happen' in Hindi is 'घटना' (Ghaṭnā).