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happening

Pronunciation: [ˈhæpənɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use happening in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “events”

(noun) a happening is an event or something that is taking place. It can be something big like a concert or something smaller like a birthday party. It's just anything that is going on.

Example

The school dance was a happening that everyone enjoyed.

Example

This weekend, there is no special happening in our town.

Example

What is the most exciting happening you have attended?

Context: “events”

(verb) to be happening means that something is occurring or taking place right now. It describes what is currently going on around us, like a game being played or a story unfolding.

Example

The concert is happening right now in the park.

Example

Nothing interesting is happening at the moment.

Example

What is happening in the news today?

How to pronounce happening

Pronunciation: [ˈhæpənɪŋ]

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