Happening

Pronunciation: /ˈhæpənɪŋ/

Definitions of happening

noun an event or occurrence

Example Sentences

A1 What is happening in the park?

A2 I don't understand what's happening here.

B1 The happening at the concert was unexpected.

B2 The political happenings in the country are causing concern.

C1 The cultural happenings in the city make it a vibrant place to live.

C2 The scientific happenings in the field of genetics are groundbreaking.

adjective currently taking place or in progress

Example Sentences

A1 What's happening?

A2 The party is happening at the park.

B1 The concert happening tonight is sold out.

B2 The investigation into the crime is still happening.

C1 The political unrest happening in the region is concerning.

C2 The scientific breakthrough happening in the field of medicine is groundbreaking.

Examples of happening in a Sentence

formal The happening event was attended by prominent figures from various industries.

informal Hey, do you know what's happening this weekend?

slang I heard there's a lit happening at the club tonight.

figurative There's a lot happening behind the scenes that we're not aware of.

Grammatical Forms of happening

• past tense: happened
• plural: happenings
• comparative: more happening
• superlative: most happening
• present tense: happens
• future tense: will happen
• perfect tense: has happened
• continuous tense: is happening
• singular: happening
• positive degree: happening
• infinitive: to happen
• gerund: happening
• participle: happening

Origin and Evolution of happening

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'happening' originated from the Old Norse word 'happ', meaning 'chance' or 'fortune'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'happening' evolved to refer to events or occurrences that take place, often in a casual or spontaneous manner. The word has come to be commonly used in modern English to describe events, especially those that are noteworthy or significant.