Befalling: meaning, definitions and examples

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befalling

 

[ bษชหˆfษ”หlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

something happening

Befalling refers to the occurrence or happening of something, particularly in a way that affects someone or something. It is often used in a somewhat formal or literary context, implying that an event or circumstance unfolds upon a subject, potentially bringing consequences or changes.

Synonyms

happening, occurring, transpiring.

Examples of usage

  • Troubles befell the town after the storm.
  • Many challenges may befall you on your journey.
  • Good fortune can befall those who take risks.

Translations

Translations of the word "befalling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ocorrendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ereignen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terjadi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฑัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdarzaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ตทใ“ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se produire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suceder

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baลŸฤฑna gelmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ์ƒํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุญุฏุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรญt se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ staลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘็”Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgoditi se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gera

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 the Old English term 'befallan,' which means 'to fall upon' or 'to happen to.' It is a compound of 'be-' (by, on) and 'fallan' (to fall). The usage of the term has evolved through Middle English as it retained its meaning of something coming to or striking someone, often with an implication of misfortune or unexpected events. The sense of the word in contemporary usage often carries nuances of both positive and negative occurrences. Historically, 'befall' appears in various literary works, and its nuances have found a place in discussions of fate and circumstance over centuries. The verb form 'befalling' signifies the action of something coming upon someone, typically implying an event that might be beyond oneโ€™s control.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,251, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.