Happening

Definition of the noun happening

What does happening mean as a name of something?

noun - plural: happenings

1. an event that happens
   • examples: Keep in touch with what is happening in foreign countries. | I had a feeling that something dreadful was happening. | I sensed what was happening. | I've no idea what's happening. | Please keep me informed of what is happening there. | Television enables us to know what is happening today. | This is an actual happening. | Let's see what's happening in this big country. | This magazine helps me to keep up with what's happening in the world. | The probability of this chain of events all happening at once is one in 2 million flights - about once every two months at current levels of air traffic.
   • lexical domain: Natural Events - nouns denoting natural events
   • synonyms of happening: natural event / occurrence / occurrent
   • more generic word: event = something that happens at a given place and time
   • more specific terms:
     • accompaniment / co-occurrence / concomitant / attendant = an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
     • avalanche = a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things
     • experience = an event as apprehended
     • trouble = an event causing distress or pain
     • treat = an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight
     • miracle = any amazing or wonderful occurrence
     • marvel / wonder = something that causes feelings of wonder
     • thing = an event
     • episode = a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
     • contingence / contingency / eventuality = a possible event or occurrence or result
     • beginning = the event consisting of the start of something
     • conclusion / ending / finish = event whose occurrence ends something
     • one-off = a happening that occurs only once and is not repeated
     • recurrent event / periodic event = an event that recurs at intervals
     • modification / alteration / change = an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
     • computer error / error = the occurrence of an incorrect result produced by a computer
     • chance event / accident / fortuity / stroke = anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
     • fire = the event of something burning
     • incident = a single distinct event
     • discharge = the sudden giving off of energy
     • instance / example / case = an occurrence of something
     • movement / motion = a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
     • failure = an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
     • success = an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
     • appearance = the event of coming into sight
     • destiny / fate = an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
     • disappearance = the event of passing out of sight
     • disappearance = ceasing to exist
     • impinging / striking / contact = the physical coming together of two or more things
     • finish = designated event that concludes a contest
     • collapse = a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
     • interruption / break = some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
     • sound = the sudden occurrence of an audible event
     • union = the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts
     • news event = a newsworthy event
     • flash = a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
     • convergence = the occurrence of two or more things coming together
     • juncture / occasion = an event that occurs at a critical time
     • flare-up / outburst / burst = a sudden intense happening
     • irruption / eruption / outbreak = a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence
     • black eye / reversal / reverse / setback / blow = an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes
     • manna from heaven / gold rush / windfall / bonanza / godsend / bunce / gravy / boom = a sudden happening that brings good fortune
     • collapse / crash = a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks
     • supervention = a following on in addition

Alternative definition of the noun happening

noun

1. Something that happens
2. A spontaneous or improvised event, especially one that involves audience participation

Definition of the adjective happening

What does happening mean as an attribute of a noun?

adjective - degrees: more happening / most happening

1. [rfd-sense] taking place
2. [slang] trendy, up-to-the-minute

Film

"Happening" a.k.a. "The Happening" is a 2008 American supernatural thriller film written, co-produced, and directed by M. Night Shyamalan that follows a man, his wife, his best friend, and his friend's daughter as they try to escape from an inexplicable natural disaster.

• also known as The Green Effect, Green Planet
• countries: United States of America, India, France
• languages: English Language, French
• producers: Barry Mendel, Sam Mercer, M. Night Shyamalan
• executive producers: Ronnie Screwvala, Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber & Zarina Mehta
• production design by Jeannine Oppewall
• art direction by Anthony Dunne
• written by M. Night Shyamalan
• starring:
  • Mark Wahlberg as Elliot Moore
  • Zooey Deschanel as Alma Moore
  • John Leguizamo as Julian
  • Ashlyn Sanchez as Jess
  • Betty Buckley as Mrs. Jones
  • Spencer Breslin as Josh
  • Robert Bailey, Jr. as Jared
  • Frank Collison as Nursery Owner
  • Jeremy Strong as Pvt. Auster - MP
  • Alan Ruck as Principal
  • M. Night Shyamalan as Joey
  • Robert Lenzi as Jake
  • Stephen Singer as Dr. Ross
  • Edward James Hyland as Prof. Kendall Wallace
  • Roberto Lombardi as Father In Elliot's Group
  • Joel de la Fuente as Realtor
  • Megan Mazaika as Jeep Passenger #1
  • Victoria Clark as Nursery Owner's Wife
  • Alison Folland as Woman Reading on Bench with Hair Pin
  • Kristen Connolly as Woman Reading on Bench
  • Cornell Womack as Construction Foreman
  • Curtis McLarin as Construction Crew Member
  • Derege Harding as Train Conductor #1
  • Kerry O'Malley as Woman on Cell Phone
  • Shayna Levine as Teenage Girl in Jeep
  • Stéphane Debac as French Bicyclist
  • Cyrille Thouvenin as French Bicyclist's Friend
  • Babita Hariani as Medical Correspondent
  • Alicia Taylor as U.S. Reporter
  • Armand Schultz as Talk Show Host
  • Sophie Burke as Student Named Laura
  • Alex Van Kooy as Boy in Class
  • Charlie Saxton as Student Named Dylan
  • Kathy Hart as Vice Principal
  • Lisa Furst as Teacher in Auditorium
  • Rick Foster as Railway Police Officer
  • Marc H. Glick as P.A. System Conductor
  • Don Castro as Philadelphia Police Officer
  • Bill Chemerka as Taxi Driver - Sal
  • Jann Ellis as Older Woman with Dog
  • Whitney Sugarman as Passenger #4
  • Mary Ellen Driscoll as Woman Passenger
  • Greg Wood as Passenger at Counter
  • Peter Appel as Diner Owner
  • Eoin O'Shea as Passenger #1
  • Michael Quinlan as Passenger #2
  • Lyman Chen as Passenger #3
  • Brian O'Halloran as Jeep Driver
  • Rich Chew as Jeep Passenger #2
  • Keith Bullard as Man in Crowd at Crossroads
• casting by Douglas Aibel & Stephanie Holbrook
• cinematography by Tak Fujimoto
• edited by Conrad Buff IV
• music by James Newton Howard
• costume design by Betsy Faith Heimann
• set decoration by Jay R. Hart & Josh Fifarek
• location: New York City
• genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
• tagline: We've Sensed It. We've Seen The Signs. Now... It's Happening.
• rating: R (USA)
• released on 11 June 2008 (6 years ago)
• award: 2008
  • Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director nomination for M. Night Shyamalan
  • Razzie Award for Worst Actor nomination for Mark Wahlberg
  • Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay nomination for M. Night Shyamalan
  • Razzie Award for Worst Picture nomination for 20th Century Fox, Sam Mercer, Barry Mendel & M. Night Shyamalan
• official website: www.thehappeningmovie.co.nz

Writings

"Happening" is a book by Madison Morrison.

Music

1. "Happening" is a song by Danish singer Medina from her second English studio album Forever. The song is the English version of her Danish song "Kl. 10" from her third Danish album "For altid". It was released as the second single from the album on September 14, 2012. "Happening" was written by Medina Valbak, Rasmus Stabell, Jeppe Federspiel and Ross Golan, and was produced by the Danish producer-team Providers.
2. "Happening" is a musical album of Hidemi Ishikawa.
   • released on 15 June 1985 (29 years ago)
3. "Happening" is a musical single of Cocktail Trio.
   • released in 1966 (49 years ago)
4. "Happening" is a musical EP of The Buzz.
   • released in 2001 (14 years ago)
5. "Happening" is a musical album of Jean Néplin & Individual State.
   • released in 1982 (33 years ago)
6. "Happening" is a 2012 album by Medina.
   • released on 14 September 2012

Miscellanea

1. Happening: A happening is a performance, event or situation meant to be considered art, usually as performance art. Happenings occur anywhere and are often multi-disciplinary, with a nonlinear narrative and the active participation of the audience. Key elements of happenings are planned but artists sometimes retain room for improvisation. This new media art aspect to happenings eliminates the boundary between the artwork and its viewer.
2. Happening is a TV program, begun in 1970 (45 years ago).
   • country: Australia

Printed dictionaries and other books with definitions for Happening

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The Empty Space (1996)

A Book About the Theatre: Deadly, Holy, Rough, Immediate by Peter Brook

A Happening is a powerful invention, it destroys at one blow many deadly forms, like the dreariness of theatre buildings, and the charmless trappings of curtain, usherette, cloakroom, programme, bar. A Happening can be anywhere, any time, ...

Crossword Puzzle Dictionary (2015)

by Murali Mohan Hundigam

Happen at the same time—coincide Happen immediately after—come next Happen over again—recur Happen to find—light upon Happened to be— occurred, turned out Happening—event, incident Happening at any moment now —imminent ...

Pansegrouw's Crossword Dictionary (1994)

by Louisa Pansegrouw

happen as an interruption 335 hard-headed happen as an interruption supervene happened to befell happening accident, adventure, affair, befalling, case, chance, chancing, developing, ensuing, episode, event, experience, incident, ...

The law lexicon; or dictionary of jurisprudence, etc (1867)

by J.J.S. WHARTON

Expectation, in the doctrine of chances, is applied to any contingent event, upon the happening of which some benefit is...

The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English (2014)

by Tom Dalzell, Terry Victor

happening noun 1 an unstructured event built around music, drugsand a strong senseofbonding US, 1959.2a party at which there is much drinking; abooze-up AUSTRALIA, 1971 happening adjective modern, fashionable, chic.Incommon with ...

The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English (2015)

by Tom Dalzell, Terry Victor

Federer has blown two break points, it«s all happening in Gstaad. Again ¦ The Observer, 13 July 2003. happening. noun. 1. an unstructured event built around music, drugs and a ...

Pocket Encyclopedia (1811)

Or, A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Polite Literature by Edward Augustus Kendall

So that, if there be constituted a fraction, of which the numerator is the number of chances for the events happening,

A General Dictionary of the English Language (1780)

One Main Object of Which, Is, to Establish a Plain and Permanent Standard Pronunciation. : To which is Prefixed a Rhetorical Grammar by Thomas Sheridan

Happening concurrently, or occafionally. SYMPTOMATICALLY, kėl-ỳ. ad. In the nature of a fymptom. SYNAGOGUE, sino-ä-g'g. f. An affembly of the Jews to worship ...

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Quotes about Happening

Life has a balance and natural order. I'm not fighting the flow anymore. My career right now is very up. It's happening naturally and it's happening well. (Irene Cara)
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Scrabble value of H₄A₁P₃P₃E₁N₁I₁N₁G₂

The value of this 9-letter word is 17 points. It is included in the first and second editions of the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary.

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