happening
/ˈhæpənɪŋ/
hap · pen · ing
ˈhæp · ən · ɪŋ
English Definition
n. an event or occurrence
Significado en Español
suceso, acontecimiento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự kiện, việc đang xảy ra
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Example Sentence
The strange happening puzzled the villagers.
这件奇怪的事让村民们感到困惑。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “happening”:
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A
occurrence
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B
stillness
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C
absence
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D
inactivity
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A — occurrence.
“happening” means n. an event or occurrence
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The outdoor concert was the most exciting ______ in town all summer.
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A
silence
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B
happening
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C
rumor
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D
nap
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B — happening.
“happening” means n. an event or occurrence
Common questions about “happening”
What does “happening” mean?
happening — n. an event or occurrence. In Chinese: 事件，发生的事情.
How do you pronounce “happening”?
happening is pronounced /ˈhæpənɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: hap · pen · ing.
How do you use “happening” in a sentence?
The strange happening puzzled the villagers. (这件奇怪的事让村民们感到困惑。)
What are synonyms for “happening”?
event, occurrence, incident — all close in meaning to happening (n. an event or occurrence).
Is “happening” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. happening appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
