happens
|hap/pens|
B1
/ˈhæpənz/
(happen)
occur by chance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'happen' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hapnen,' where 'hap' meant 'chance' or 'luck.'
Historical Evolution
'hapnen' transformed into the modern English word 'happen.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to occur by chance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to take place or occur.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to take place or occur.
It happens every year around this time.
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Verb 2
to come about by chance.
I happened to meet an old friend at the store.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35