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Befell meaning

simple past of befall

Using Befell

  • The main meaning on this page is: simple past of befall
  • In the example corpus, befell often appears in combinations such as: that befell, befell the, what befell.

Context around Befell

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.8 words
  • Position in the sentence: 6 start, 8 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Befell

  • In this selection, "befell" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, starvation, misfortunes, ever, skarlet, sanji and family stand out and add context to how "befell" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a pandemic befell us in and after tragedy befell him and. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "befell" sits close to words such as abakaliki, abbasi and abductors, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with befell

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Can’t stop rueing what’s befell his football career. (10 words)

Starvation befell Sanji and Zeff after they became stranded on an uninhabited island. (13 words)

Alex also hinted at a major financial woe that befell her in the year. (14 words)

That's quite a relief, too, considering what befell other Disney child actors from that era — most infamously, Bobby Driscoll, whose tragic — and wholly preventable — fate is a permanent mark of shame on the Mouse House's history. (38 words)

Lowen and Jeremy do strike up an inappropriate relationship, and through old diary entries from Verity herself, we learn about her relationship with Jeremy and the tragedy that befell their family years before her car accident. (36 words)

We followed political events and knew some history, but we never discussed – or knew anything about – the or “catastrophe” that befell Palestinian society and made possible the state of Israel. (30 words)

Example sentences (20)

Adamawa few weeks ago was more of having a grave yard peace with everyone frustrated on what befell the state.

It takes the form of the doctor narrating the events that befell him accompanied by a documentary playing on a screen behind him.

Many of the worst things that befell Skarlet, like her curse or her unyielding loyalty to Shao Kahn, may not happen in the new timeline.

Starvation befell Sanji and Zeff after they became stranded on an uninhabited island.

The last time the corpse was moved out of the house, loud banging could be heard at night and misfortunes befell family members until the body was replaced.

The youth leader said: “With regards to the fate that befell Bawa, we consider it a bad lesson for the young generation of Nigerians.

Unfortunately, it's also a world where someone can become trapped, a fate that befell an unlucky 10,000 people.

We followed political events and knew some history, but we never discussed – or knew anything about – the or “catastrophe” that befell Palestinian society and made possible the state of Israel.

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African leaders should understand that if a similar calamity ever befell their own countries, other Africans would help them restore peace and provide humanitarian assistance.

He decided to form the team as a support system for men after tragedy befell him and his family.

If a pandemic befell us in that time, we would, with our annual deficit and £1.5 billion black hole, be on our own.

Lowen and Jeremy do strike up an inappropriate relationship, and through old diary entries from Verity herself, we learn about her relationship with Jeremy and the tragedy that befell their family years before her car accident.

That's quite a relief, too, considering what befell other Disney child actors from that era — most infamously, Bobby Driscoll, whose tragic — and wholly preventable — fate is a permanent mark of shame on the Mouse House's history.

The consequences of Briar and her friend's actions continue to haunt her, as they receive no respite, forgiveness or solace after the disaster that befell in the last episode.

This exact dilemma befell a conscientious individual who attempted to delight the children in their care with a clever brainteaser, only to stumble at providing a solution themselves.

Alex also hinted at a major financial woe that befell her in the year.

Although football could help Daniels to do so, it needed to be detached from the anguish that befell him.

Can’t stop rueing what’s befell his football career.

Desperate to avoid what befell other teams, the Jets cancelled all practices in the cold rain to avoid the possibility of contracting the flu.

Judge Kiley dismissed the case with prejudice, and Langhofer’s more cautious litigation posture helped him avoid the fate that befell him two years ago.

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Common combinations with befell

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

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Befell means: simple past of befall
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