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AskAndAnswer Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Befell?

Hello,
Can I use the word "befell" in this manner?

Example:
The torturous spasm befell my mind.

I'm trying to say that my mind experienced a torturous spasm.

Thanks!
  

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Can I use the word "befell" in this manner? Example: The torturous spasm befell my mind. I'm trying to say that my mind experienced a torturous spasm.

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Can I use the word "befell" in this manner?

Example:
The torturous spasm befell my mind.

I'm trying to say that my mind experienced a torturous spasm.

Say 'a' if this is the first time you have mentioned it.

Your sentence is not wrong.
But 'befall/befell'