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HAPPENS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Happens.

How to pronounce happens:

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Happens - as a verb

Happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance

Example: "It happens that today is my birthday"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bechancebefall

Chance to be or do something, without intention or causation

Example: "I happen to have just what you need!"

Come into being; become reality

Example: "Her dream really materialized"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
materialisematerialize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come aboutfall outgo onhaphappenoccurpasspass offtake place
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Come upon, as if by accident; meet with

Example: "We find this idea in plato"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bumpchanceencounterfind

Example Sentences

"It happens every day."
"I don't know what happens next."
"She happens to be my best friend."
"What happens if I press this button?"
"The party happens tonight at 8 pm."
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Word Game Points

Is HAPPENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, happens is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HAPPENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is HAPPENS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, happens is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HAPPENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is HAPPENS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, happens is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HAPPENS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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