CEFR A1 · Verbs

happen

/ˈhæpən/ 📚 Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)

Synonyms & Antonyms

To happen means to take place or occur, often without being planned.

Synonyms

occur take place transpire

Antonyms

prevent stop avoid

Translations

happen in your language

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عربي

يحدث يعني أن يقع أو يطرأ، غالبًا بدون تخطيط.

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اردو

ہونا کا مطلب ہے وقوع پذیر ہونا یا رونما ہونا، اکثر بغیر منصوبہ بندی کے۔

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हिंदी

होना का अर्थ है घटित होना या घट जाना, अक्सर बिना योजना के।

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中文

发生意味着出现或发生，通常是未经计划的。

Easy Explanation

It means something takes place. It just occurs. It can be a surprise.

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Memory TipThink of 'what happened?' when you want to know what occurred.

Contextual Examples

What will happen (take place) if we don't finish the project on time?

I hope nothing bad will happen (occur) during your trip.

The accident happened (took place) very quickly, so no one could stop it.

Pronunciation & Context