Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
happen-on
phrasal verb
ˈhæpən ɒn
Definition
To encounter or come across something by chance.
Examples
- While hiking, I happened on a hidden waterfall that took my breath away.
- She happened on an old friend while shopping at the mall.
Meaning
The phrase describes an unexpected meeting or discovery of something, often in a casual or unplanned way.
Synonyms
- stumble upon
- come across
- chance upon
