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Meaning of the word "fall down" in English

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fall down

US /fɔːl daʊn/
UK /fɔːl daʊn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to drop to the ground, typically accidentally

Example:
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Be careful not to fall down the stairs.
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The old building started to fall down after the earthquake.
Synonym:
topplecollapsetumbletripstumble
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