Befallen: meaning, definitions and examples

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befallen

 

[ bษชหˆfษ”หlษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

befall, happen, occur

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ocorrer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zustoรŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terjadi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะฟะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdarzyฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ตทใ“ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arriver

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suceder

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baลŸฤฑna gelmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ์ƒํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุญุฏุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stรกt se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ staลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘็”Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgoditi se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gerast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸ vermษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.