Meaning of the word fall in English

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fall

US /fɑːl/

UK /fɑːl/

Verb

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

Example:

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The apple fell from the tree.

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He tripped and fell down the stairs.

Synonym:

drop topple tumble plummet descend

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rise ascend

decrease in amount, extent, or intensity

Example:

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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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decline drop decrease diminish lessen

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increase rise

be overthrown or captured

Example:

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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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collapse topple succumb be defeated be captured

Synonym:

stand hold

Noun

an act of falling or collapsing

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

drop descent tumble collapse overthrow

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rise ascension

the season of autumn

Example:

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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

Synonym:

spring summer winter

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