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Happen
ˈhæpən
Extremely common
200 - 300
200 - 300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Happen -
To take place or occur
Example: The meeting will happen at 3 p.m.
Usage: formalContext: professional settings
Note: Commonly used in business and academic contexts.
To come to pass or occur as a result of chance or fate
Example: I happened to meet my old friend at the mall.
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations
Note: Often used in everyday conversations to describe chance occurrences.
To befall or be experienced by someone
Example: What happened to your phone?
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations
Note: Used to inquire about someone's well-being or the status of something.
Happen's synonyms
occur
To take place, happen, or be found; often used in more formal contexts.
Example: The accident occurred at the intersection.
Note: Similar to 'happen,' but slightly more formal in tone.
transpire
To become known or be revealed; often used in a more specific or secretive context.
Example: It transpired that they had known each other for years.
Note: Implies a sense of information being revealed or coming to light.
unfold
To develop or reveal gradually; often used when describing a process or sequence of events.
Example: The events of the evening began to unfold in a surprising manner.
Note: Focuses on the gradual progression or revelation of events.
Happen expressions, common phrases
it's just a coincidence
This phrase is used to explain that two or more events occurring simultaneously are random and not planned.
Example: I ran into my old friend at the grocery store. It's just a coincidence that we both happened to be there at the same time.
Note: This phrase implies that the events happening together are not necessarily related or meaningful, unlike the word 'happen' which simply means to occur.
come to pass
This phrase means that something predicted or expected has happened or become true.
Example: The prediction that the storm would hit the coast came to pass, causing widespread damage.
Note: While 'happen' generally refers to any event occurring, 'come to pass' specifically refers to the fulfillment of a prediction or expectation.
by chance
This phrase indicates that something occurred without being planned or expected.
Example: I found this rare book in a thrift store by chance.
Note: It emphasizes the element of luck or randomness in an event, in contrast to the neutral tone of the word 'happen'.
take place
This phrase means that an event or activity is scheduled or set to occur at a specific time or location.
Example: The meeting will take place in the conference room at 2 p.m.
Note: While 'happen' is a general term for any event occurring, 'take place' is more specific, indicating a planned or scheduled event.
go down
This phrase is informal and means to take place or happen, especially when referring to an event or situation that is notable or interesting.
Example: Did you hear what went down at the party last night?
Note: It is slang and informal compared to the neutral term 'happen'.
fall into place
This phrase means that things become organized or arranged in a satisfactory way, usually after a period of uncertainty or difficulty.
Example: After weeks of confusion, everything finally fell into place and we were able to complete the project.
Note: It conveys the idea of things coming together harmoniously, in contrast to the more neutral term 'happen'.
go on
This phrase means to happen or occur, especially when referring to ongoing events or activities.
Example: What's going on in the next room? I hear a lot of noise.
Note: It is more informal and dynamic compared to the word 'happen'.
Happen everyday (slang) expressions
hit
To ask about what has happened or transpired.
Example: I missed the meeting. What hit?
Note:
went down
To recount or discuss events that took place, usually emphasizing their significance or impact.
Example: I can't believe what went down at the game yesterday.
Note:
pop off
To anticipate or describe a lively or exciting event about to happen.
Example: Things are about to pop off in the next episode of the show.
Note: Implies a sense of excitement or energy surrounding the upcoming event.
Happen - Examples
Igen sok esemény történt az elmúlt hónapban.
Az események gyorsan zajlottak egymás után.
Sajnos előfordul, hogy a tervezett események elmaradnak.
Happen grammar
Happen - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: happen
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): happened
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): happening
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): happens
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): happen
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): happen
Syllables, Separation and Stress
happen Contains 2 syllables: hap • pen
Phonetic transcription: ˈha-pən
hap pen , ˈha pən (The red syllable is stressed)
Happen - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
happen: 200 - 300 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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