Befall for Dummies

Hey there! So, "befall" is a word that means something happens to someone or something, often unexpectedly. It's like when something unexpected and sometimes bad happens to you or someone else. It's kind of like a big, surprise event that affects someone or something.

For example, think of it like this: imagine you're walking to school and suddenly a strong wind comes and blows your hat off. That unexpected event that happened to you, the wind blowing your hat off, is like something that "befell" you. It's like a little surprise that impacts you.

So, when you hear someone say, "What will befall us next?" they're wondering what unexpected thing will happen to them in the future. It's a way of talking about things that might happen without anyone expecting it.

I hope that makes sense! Does that help you understand the word "befall" a little better? Let me know if you have any other questions!