Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To come about or take place, often unexpectedly or without planning.
Happen
/ˈhæpən/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
What will happen next?Bad things can happen to anyone.
Etymology:
Originates from the early 14th century hap, meaning chance or luck, combined with the suffix -en, indicative of verbs.
Usage Statistics:
557 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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