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happen

The correct spelling is happen.

How to pronounce happen

/ˈhæpən/
verb

IPA: /ˈhæpən/

Say it like: Hap-pen

The correct spelling is happen. To occur or take place. For example: "Let me tell you how it happened."

Usage Examples

Let me tell you how it happened.

Do you happen to have an umbrella?

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To occur or take place.
  2. 2.To happen to; to befall.
  3. 3.(with infinitive) To do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.
  4. 4.(followed by on or upon) To encounter by chance.

adverb

  1. 1.Maybe, perhaps.

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