Befell

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This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

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  • v. Simple past of befall.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Preterit of befall.
  • Word Usage
    "He replied, "O Commander of the Faithful, if a larger life-term befell me, none can hurt me, great or small; but I have bethought me of some couplets, which do thou hear, for my death cannot escape thee.""
    Verb Form
    befallen    befalling    befalls    befell   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    hap    take place    come about    fallout    pass off   
    Cross Reference
    Variant
    befell    befallen   
    Form
    befell    befallen    befalling    misbefall   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    happen    belong    occur   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Ball    Fall    Gaul    Hall    Montreal