fall

US /fɑːl/
UK /fɑːl/
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1.

move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control, from a higher to a lower level

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The apple fell from the tree.
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He tripped and fell down the stairs.
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riseascend
2.

decrease in amount, extent, or intensity

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Temperatures are expected to fall sharply tonight.
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Sales have fallen by 10% this quarter.
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declinedropdecreasediminishlessen
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increaserise
3.

be overthrown or captured

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The city finally fell after a long siege.
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The government is expected to fall soon.
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standhold
1.

an act of falling or collapsing

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He had a bad fall and broke his arm.
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The fall of the Berlin Wall was a historic event.
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dropdescenttumblecollapseoverthrow
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riseascension
2.

the season of autumn

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The leaves turn beautiful colors in the fall.
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We're planning a trip for next fall.
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autumn
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springsummerwinter
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