English · Common Verbs
happening
/ˈhæpənɪŋ/
[/ˈhæpənɪŋ/]
present participle of happen
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'happen': showing that an event is taking place right now.
Example
Something exciting is happening in the square, because a large crowd has gathered around the fountain.
Something exciting is happening in the square, because a large crowd has gathered around the fountain.
Etymology
From Middle English 'happenen', with the '-ing' ending forming the present participle.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with forms of 'be' for continuous tenses; as a noun it means an event.