happen — to take place or occur
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take place or occur
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæpən/
Korean meaning: 일어나다, 발생하다
Korean pronunciation: 햅-펀 (강세: 햅)
Example Sentences
- I happened to meet my ex at the grocery store - talk about awkward timing!
- What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but my credit card bill came home with me.
- Accidents happen when we least expect them.
happen
VERB//ˈhæpən//
to take place or occur
A sudden windstorm happens during the family's peaceful picnic
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As blades sharpen, storm clouds happen to deepen
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Origin
중세 영어 'hap'(운, 기회)에서 유래되었습니다. 원래는 '우연히 일어나다'는 의미로 시작되어 모든 종류의 사건이 '일어나다'는 뜻으로 확장되었습니다.
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“I happened to meet my ex at the grocery store - talk about awkward timing!”
“What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but my credit card bill came home with me.”
“Accidents happen when we least expect them.”
“It just so happens that I have two tickets to the concert.”
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