happened (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈhæpənd/

Definition

To take place; to occur.

Examples

• A strange noise happened in the middle of the night.

• I don't know how this mess happened.

• The accident happened so quickly that no one could react.

How to Use happened

happen to (prepositional phrase)

To experience something, often by chance or fate. — "She happened to be in the right place at the right time."

happen to be (collocation)

To be in a particular situation or place by chance. — "I happen to be a big fan of classical music."

Synonyms of happened

Words with a similar meaning to happened:

• occurred
• transpired
• took place
• came about

Antonyms of happened

Words with the opposite meaning to happened:

• ceased
• prevented

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