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Moderatehappening
The correct spelling is happening.
How to pronounce happening
/ˈhæpnɪŋ/
verbIPA: /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.To occur or take place.
- 2.To happen to; to befall.
- 3.(with infinitive) To do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.
- 4.(followed by on or upon) To encounter by chance.
adjective
- 1.(of a place) Busy, lively; vibrant, dynamic; fashionable.
- 2.(of a person or product) Trendy, up-to-the-minute.
noun
- 1.Something that happens.
- 2.A spontaneous or improvised event, especially one that involves audience participation.
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