What does befell mean?
Befell means simple past of befall.
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/bɪˈfɛl/ · verb
simple past of befall.
Use befell when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Befell means simple past of befall.
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Use befell where its definition matches the intended context.
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