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bechance

verb

happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
B
Ends with
E
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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verb

  1. happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance

    “It happens that today is my birthday”

verb

  1. become of; happen to

    “He promised that no harm would befall her”

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Example Sentences

It happens that today is my birthday
{'source': 'Santayana', 'text': 'These things befell'}
He promised that no harm would befall her
What has become of my children?

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