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(be-fall-en) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to happen to someone or something.

Example Sentence

Haiti suffered a massive earthquake; what worse could have befallen them?

More Example Sentences

Trouble has befallen the group recently.

Synonyms

occur; happen; befall

Antonyms

not happen

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Rhymes

  • alan
  • allan
  • allen
  • ballon
  • callan
  • callen
  • dalen
  • fallon
  • gallon
  • mallon
  • malon
  • palen
  • phalen
  • scallan
  • scallon
  • tallon
  • talon

  • befallen
  • luallen
  • mccallon
  • vandalen

  • mpg
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