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happening
noun
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Divide happening into syllables:

hap · pen · ing

How to pronounce happening:

Definition of happening:

happening (noun):
an event that happens.
something that happens occurrence
an event that often occurs in a way that is unexpected or hard to explain

Synonyms for happening:

alterationexampleinterruptionfiresuccessoccasiontreatchancetroubleoutbreak
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Antonyms for happening:

slovenlyobsolescenttatteredfustyrumpledbadfrowsyscruffyelapsedinelegant
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