betide

[bih-tahyd]

betide Definition

• 1. to happen or occur
• 2. to befall or happen to someone

Using betide: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "betide" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  What will betide if we don't finish this project on time?

• Example

  I fear what may betide if we do not act quickly.

• Example

  Whatever may betide, I will always be there for you.

betide Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for betide

• occur
• happen
• transpire

Phrases with betide

• woe betide

  used to express that something bad will happen to someone as a punishment or retribution for their actions

  Example

  Woe betide anyone who crosses him.

• what betides

  what happens or occurs

  Example

  We cannot predict what betides in the future.

Origins of betide

from Middle English 'bitiden', meaning 'to happen'

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Summary: betide in Brief

'Betide' [bih-tahyd] is a verb that means to happen or occur, or to befall or happen to someone. It is often used in formal contexts and can be found in phrases like 'woe betide,' which expresses that something bad will happen to someone as a punishment or retribution for their actions.