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happens

The correct spelling is happens.

How to pronounce happens

/ˈhæpənz/
verb

IPA: /ˈhæpənz/

Say it like: Hap-pen-s

The correct spelling is happens. 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?

Definition

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.

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