How Do You Spell HAPPEN BY?

Pronunciation: [hˈapən bˈa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The phrase "happen by" is spelled with the letter combination "H-A-P-P-E-N" and the preposition "B-Y." The phonetic transcription of the word "happen" is /ˈhæpən/, with the stress on the first syllable. The letter "E" is pronounced as a short sound /ɛ/ and the double letter "P" is pronounced as /p/. The phonetic transcription of the word "by" is /baɪ/, with the stress on the second syllable. It is pronounced as a diphthong /aɪ/ made up of the sounds /a/ and /ɪ/.

HAPPEN BY Meaning and Definition

1. The term "happen by" refers to an occurrence or incident that takes place coincidentally, without any specific intention or plan. It suggests an unexpected or chance encounter with something or someone. The phrase often indicates stumbling upon or coming across something, usually while engaged in another activity or during travel. It implies that the event or object being referred to was not sought after, but was rather discovered by chance.

   "Happen by" can encompass a wide range of situations, such as casually encountering a friend while running an errand, discovering an interesting shop or landmark while exploring a new city, or stumbling upon a particularly scenic view while taking a leisurely stroll. This expression implies the element of surprise and the absence of a deliberate action to seek out the specific event or object that is being stumbled upon.

   The phrase "happen by" suggests the spontaneous and unpredictable nature of the occurrence, emphasizing the lack of control or intention behind it. It often conveys a sense of serendipity or fortuity, where something unexpected adds an element of excitement or interest to one's experience. Overall, "happen by" denotes an unplanned and coincidental encounter, lending an element of spontaneity and surprise to the situation.

Etymology of HAPPEN BY

The phrase "happen by" is a combination of two separate words: "happen" and "by".

The word "happen" originates from the Middle English word "hap", which means "luck" or "chance". It was derived from the Old Norse word "happ", meaning "luck" or "good fortune". Over time, "hap" evolved into "happen" in English, referring to events occurring by chance or fortune.

The word "by" is derived from the Old English word "bī", which signifies "near" or "by the side of". It has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "*bi", meaning "around" or "near".

When the two words are combined, "happen by" refers to something occurring or coming across by chance or by accident while being near or alongside a particular location or person.

Idioms with the word HAPPEN BY

• happen by To come across or encounter something by chance or without intentionally seeking it out.

Conjugate verb Happen by

CONDITIONAL

I would happen by

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they would happen by

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

I will happen by

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you happen by

we let´s happen by

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to happen by

PAST

I happened by

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we happened by

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PAST CONTINUOUS

I was happening by

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PAST PARTICIPLE

happened by

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

I happen by

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am happening by

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

happening by

PRESENT PERFECT

I have happened by

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been happening by

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