happens

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈhæpənz/

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Verb

Plain form happen

Third-person singular happens

Past tense happened

Past participle happened

Present participle happening

1. The third-person singular form of happen.

   What a coincidence. It just so happens to be my birthday today, too.

   If anyone happens to return my wallet, please call me.

   Don't worry about it. It happens all the time.