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Meaning of the word fall in English

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fall

US /fɑːl/
UK /fɔːl/
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Verb

1.

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
Antonym:
rise ascend
2.

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.
Synonym:
decline drop decrease diminish lessen
Antonym:
increase rise
3.

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.
Synonym:
collapse topple succumb be defeated be captured
Antonym:
stand hold

Noun

1.

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
Antonym:
rise ascension
2.

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.
Synonym:
autumn
Antonym:
spring summer winter
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