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happening

The correct spelling is happening.

How to pronounce happening

/ˈhæpnɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈhæpnɪŋ/

Say it like: Hap-pen-ing

The correct spelling is happening. 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?

This is a happening place tonight!

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.

adjective

  1. 1.(of a place) Busy, lively; vibrant, dynamic; fashionable.
  2. 2.(of a person or product) Trendy, up-to-the-minute.

noun

  1. 1.Something that happens.
  2. 2.A spontaneous or improvised event, especially one that involves audience participation.

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