Synonyms for befalling
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A happening; occurrence; chance; event.
Forms
- Plural
- befallings → accidents, proceedings…
Example sentences
- accident The accident was due to the driver's carelessness.
- proceeding Consider your decision carefully before proceeding.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| befalling | rising | |
| accident | falling | |
| proceeding | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- accident3
- 10 letters
- proceeding3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (accident3 = 3 syllables).