befalling

Meanings

• Verb

  To happen or come upon someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.

  - "The storm befalling us suddenly, we were taken by surprise."
  - "Fate had it that the treasure befallen upon us."

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Synonyms

come to pass , occur , transpire

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Variants

List of all variants of befalling that leads to same result
befall , befallen , befalling , befalls , befell

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'befallan' - to overtake, seize, or happen to.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'befall' is rarely used in modern English and is often replaced by the more common verb 'happen' or 'occur'

2. The past tense and past participle of 'befall' are 'befell' and 'befallen', respectively.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fate: Befalling is often associated with the concept of fate, as it implies something happening outside of one's control.

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How to Memorize "befalling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a storm cloud looming above you, then suddenly raining down upon you. This is what it means for something to befall you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of unexpected events or chance encounters.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Bringing Events From Afar' to remember the meaning of befalling.

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