Happen to

verb

If something happens to you, it affects you in a certain way.

What will happen to me if I fail the test?
Visual representation of "happen to" - If something happens to you, it affects you in a certain way.

Often appears as...

  • what will happen to
  • what happened to
verb

Used to ask for information about someone or something in a polite way.

What happened to the cake I baked yesterday?
Visual representation of "happen to" - Used to ask for information about someone or something in a polite way

Often appears as...

  • what happened to
  • do you know what happened to
verb

If something happens to you, it affects you in a certain way.

What will happen to me if I fail the test?
Visual representation of "happen to" - If something happens to you, it affects you in a certain way.

Often appears as...

  • what will happen to
  • what happened to
verb

Used to ask for information about someone or something in a polite way.

What happened to the cake I baked yesterday?
Visual representation of "happen to" - Used to ask for information about someone or something in a polite way

Often appears as...

  • what happened to
  • do you know what happened to
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "happen to"
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Affected Directly

Use 'happen to' to describe events that directly impact a person or thing.

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If anything should happen to my phone, please call me.
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Not Planned

"Happen to" often implies an event that is unplanned or accidental.

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If you happen to see Mark, can you give him this note?
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No Blame

Using 'happen to' can imply that no one is to blame for the event.

Illustration for No Blame
When things happen to us, it’s not always someone's fault.
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Affected Directly

Use 'happen to' to describe events that directly impact a person or thing.

Illustration for Affected Directly
If anything should happen to my phone, please call me.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Planned

"Happen to" often implies an event that is unplanned or accidental.

Illustration for Not Planned
If you happen to see Mark, can you give him this note?
LampPro Tip 3/3

No Blame

Using 'happen to' can imply that no one is to blame for the event.

Illustration for No Blame
When things happen to us, it’s not always someone's fault.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Affected Directly

Use 'happen to' to describe events that directly impact a person or thing.

Illustration for Affected Directly
If anything should happen to my phone, please call me.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Planned

"Happen to" often implies an event that is unplanned or accidental.

Illustration for Not Planned
If you happen to see Mark, can you give him this note?
LampPro Tip 3/3

No Blame

Using 'happen to' can imply that no one is to blame for the event.

Illustration for No Blame
When things happen to us, it’s not always someone's fault.
Visual representation of the word "Happen to"

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