happening
Translation
event, occurrence, incident
Examples
It was a very strange happening.
It was a very strange happening.
Let's catch up on the latest happenings.
Let's catch up on the latest happenings.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((adjective)) happening an event It was a strange happening.
Similar Words
Synonyms: event, occurrence, incident, affair
Etymology
From the verb 'happen' + the noun-forming suffix '-ing'. It literally means 'a thing that is happening'.
Memory Tips
A 'happening' is literally 'something that is happening'. Think of it as a single event or occurrence.