Synonyms of happen

Antonyms of happen

Collocations of happen

accident
Frequency: 70 %

The car accident happened on the highway.

event
Frequency: 60 %

The major event happened last night.

incident
Frequency: 50 %

The unfortunate incident happened at the office.

change
Frequency: 45 %

The sudden change happened without warning.

disaster
Frequency: 40 %

The natural disaster happened in the coastal area.

Idiomatic Expressions for happen

  • Phrase: let it happen
    Meaning: to allow something to occur without interference
    Usage: Sometimes it's best to just let it happen and see what happens.