happening
verb/ˈhæpənɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #1,238 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
taking place; occurring at a particular time.
Example sentence
There is something exciting happening in the town square tonight.
Synonyms & related words
- occurring
- unfolding
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