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UK//bɪˈfɔːl//US//bɪˈfɔl//

Meaning of Some accident might have befallen you

A negative event or misfortune happening to someone.

In simple words: Something bad might have happened to you.

Some accident might have befallen you in a sentence

  • I heard that some accident might have befallen you during the trip.
  • If some accident might have befallen you, please let me know.
  • The story revealed that some accident might have befallen him years ago.
  • It's unclear what exactly some accident might have befallen her on that day.
  • They speculated that some accident might have befallen the group during their expedition.

How to use Some accident might have befallen you

Use 'befall' in a neutral context, particularly in written or formal situations. It's often used to describe unfortunate events.

Grammar pattern

be + befallen + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'fall' of unfortunate events, like a bad 'spiel' or a story.

Related words

Collocations with Some accident might have befallen you

  • befall someone
  • misfortune befalls
  • accident befall

Synonyms for Some accident might have befallen you

Common mistakes with Some accident might have befallen you

  • Confused with similar verbs like 'occur' or 'happen'.
  • Using 'befallen' without a clear subject or context.
  • Misusing the tense, as 'befall' is not commonly used in the past simple.

Compare Some accident might have befallen you with Strike, Occur

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Frequently asked questions about Some accident might have befallen you

What does Some accident might have befallen you mean?

Something bad might have happened to you.

What is the definition of Some accident might have befallen you?

A negative event or misfortune happening to someone.

How do you use Some accident might have befallen you in a sentence?

I heard that some accident might have befallen you during the trip.

Can you give another example of Some accident might have befallen you?

If some accident might have befallen you, please let me know.

What are synonyms for Some accident might have befallen you?

Common alternatives include happen to, strike, occur, befall upon.

What words go with Some accident might have befallen you?

It commonly pairs with befall someone, misfortune befalls, accident befall.

What are common mistakes when using Some accident might have befallen you?

Confused with similar verbs like 'occur' or 'happen'. Using 'befallen' without a clear subject or context. Misusing the tense, as 'befall' is not commonly used in the past simple.

How do you pronounce Some accident might have befallen you?

US: //bɪˈfɔl//, UK: //bɪˈfɔːl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Some accident might have befallen you?

Use 'befall' in a neutral context, particularly in written or formal situations. It's often used to describe unfortunate events.