happens

hap-pens · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Third person singular present of "happen"; takes place.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular present of "happen"; is the case.

  3. 3.

    Third person singular present of "happen"; befalls.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    it happens — These things occur; it's normal.
  • •
    as it happens — Actually; in fact.
  • •
    whatever happens — In any event; regardless.
  • •
    shit happens — (vulgar) Bad things are inevitable.
  • •
    life happens — Unexpected events occur.

Related words

See also: happen, happened, happening
Synonyms: occurs, takes place, transpires

Etymology

Third person singular of "happen," from Middle English happenen.