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Beorn is an English word starting with the letter B. With 10+ example sentences you'll see exactly how it works in context.

Rare word

Beorn in a sentence

Related words

Beorn | Beornwulf

Using Beorn

  • In the example corpus, beorn often appears in combinations such as: cousin beorn.

Context around Beorn

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.2 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 4 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 14 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

cousin 2× given 1× outright 1× lodging 1× began 1×

Often after:

eventually 1× probably 1× gave 1×

Sentence patterns with Beorn

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

and lodging beorn gave them 1× bear like beorn from the 1× beorn after beorn has been 1× beorn also named 1× beorn eventually escaped 1× beorn often left 1× beorn only appears 1× giant outright beorn s human 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

appearances the hobbit 1× beorn also named 1× beorn eventually escaped 1× beorn often left 1× beorn only appears 1× having men who 1×

Common sentence endings:

beorn by jmkilpatrick 1× beorn s kind 1× family being banished 1× from his imprisonment 1× from the hobbit 1× grimbeorn the old 1×

Words around Beorn

Just before it in the word index:

beorhtric 8 beoplay 8 beom 6 beolit 2 beol 2 beoga 2

Just after it in the word index:

beornwulf 2 beos 13 beothuk 5 beoulve 4 beoutq 4 beovu 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aat 18 abenomics 18 abraxas 18 abrogating 18 absolutes 18 absorbance 18

Corpus analysis for Beorn

  • In this selection, "beorn" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, cousin, given, outright, eventually, probably and gave stand out and add context to how "beorn" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include and lodging beorn gave them and bear like beorn from the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "beorn" sits close to words such as aat, abenomics and abraxas, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with beorn

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

Short example sentences

Beorn only appears in bear form in the game. (9 words)

Appearances The Hobbit An artist's impression of Beorn, by JMKilpatrick. (11 words)

Beorn eventually escaped, but still carries a chain around his wrist from his imprisonment. (14 words)

Longer example sentences

They reasoned that Beorn should logically have a very distinctive and foreign-sounding accent, given that he is the last survivor of an isolated race which had little contact with people from regions such as Gondor or the Shire. (39 words)

While not a "giant" outright, Beorn's human form was of such great size that the three and a half foot tall Bilbo judged that he could have easily walked between Beorn's legs without touching his body. (38 words)

In 1049 he returned to try to regain his earldom, but this was said to have been opposed by Harold and Beorn, probably because they had been given Sweyn's land in his absence. (34 words)

Example sentences (14)

In 1049 the murder by Sweyn Godwinson of his cousin Beorn after Beorn has been tricked in going to Bosham resulted in the entire Godwine family being banished.

Sweyn murdered his cousin Beorn and went again into exile, and Edward's nephew, Ralph was given Beorn's earldom, but the following year Sweyn's father was able to secure his reinstatement.

While not a "giant" outright, Beorn's human form was of such great size that the three and a half foot tall Bilbo judged that he could have easily walked between Beorn's legs without touching his body.

Having Men who can change shape seems like a pretty big deal, and yet little is heard about Beorn's kind.

If you manage to encourage them into a romantic relationship then a sex scene can result which involves Halsin turning into a bear – like Beorn from The Hobbit.

Appearances The Hobbit An artist's impression of Beorn, by JMKilpatrick.

Beorn also named the Carrock and created the steps that led from its base to its flat top.

Beorn eventually escaped, but still carries a chain around his wrist from his imprisonment.

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Beorn often left his home during the narrative of The Hobbit for hours or days at a time, for purposes not completely explained.

Beorn only appears in bear form in the game.

In 1049 he returned to try to regain his earldom, but this was said to have been opposed by Harold and Beorn, probably because they had been given Sweyn's land in his absence.

In addition to giving the group much-needed supplies and lodging, Beorn gave them vital information about what path to take while crossing Mirkwood.

Some time before the War of the Ring itself began, Beorn was succeeded by his son Grimbeorn the Old.

They reasoned that Beorn should logically have a very distinctive and foreign-sounding accent, given that he is the last survivor of an isolated race which had little contact with people from regions such as Gondor or the Shire.

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Common combinations with beorn

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

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