Befallen: meaning, definitions and examples
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befallen
[ bษชหfษหlษn ]
misfortune event
To befall means to happen or occur, especially in relation to something negative or unfortunate. It is often used to describe events or situations that befall someone unexpectedly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Misfortune befell the villagers after the storm.
- A great challenge befell him during his journey.
- An inexplicable tragedy has befallen her family.
Translations
Translations of the word "befallen" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ocorrer
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช zustoรen
๐ฎ๐ฉ terjadi
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐะฟะธัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ zdarzyฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ตทใใ
๐ซ๐ท arriver
๐ช๐ธ suceder
๐น๐ท baลฤฑna gelmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญุฏุซ
๐จ๐ฟ stรกt se
๐ธ๐ฐ staลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zgoditi se
๐ฎ๐ธ gerast
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baล vermษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ suceder
Etymology
The word 'befall' originates from Old English 'befellan', which means 'to fall upon'. It is composed of the prefix 'be-' indicating around, over, or upon, and 'fall', which comes from the Proto-Germanic word 'fallan', meaning to drop or descend. The term has maintained its core meaning through many centuries, often associated with events or circumstances that come upon someone. Throughout history, it has been used in literary contexts to depict both tragic and significant occurrences in one's life, emphasizing the surprise or inevitability of such events.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,741, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19738 laminate
- 19739 brewer
- 19740 unrelenting
- 19741 befallen
- 19742 wistful
- 19743 illustrator
- 19744 heaviness
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