Betide

Pronunciation: /bɪˈtaɪd/

Definitions of betide

verb to happen or occur

Example Sentences

A1 I hope nothing bad will betide us on our trip.

A2 She was warned about the dangers that could betide her if she went alone.

B1 The fortune teller predicted what would betide the young couple in the future.

B2 Despite all the obstacles that betide them, they never give up on their dreams.

C1 The politician was well aware of the challenges that could betide him during the election campaign.

C2 No matter what may betide us, we will face it together as a team.

Examples of betide in a Sentence

formal It is said that great misfortune will betide those who do not heed the warnings.

informal I heard that something bad might betide us if we continue on this path.

slang If you don't study for the test, who knows what might betide you?

figurative No one knows what will betide us in the future, so we must be prepared for anything.

Grammatical Forms of betide

• past tense: betided
• plural: betide
• comparative: more betide
• superlative: most betide
• present tense: betides
• future tense: will betide
• perfect tense: has betided
• continuous tense: is betiding
• singular: betide
• positive degree: betide
• infinitive: to betide
• gerund: betiding
• participle: betided

Origin and Evolution of betide

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'betide' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'be-' (meaning 'about, around') and 'tide' (meaning 'happen, occur').

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'betide' has evolved to primarily mean 'to happen or befall', with a focus on the occurrence of events or outcomes.