Meaning of happening in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhæp(ə)nɪŋ/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Classifying Adjective

    happening

    Definitions

    1. taking place

    Examples

    • « the parade is still happening »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    happening

    Definitions

    1. an event that happens

    Derived terms

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