fall Definition
- 1to suddenly go down onto the ground or towards the ground without intending to or by accident
- 2the season of the year between summer and winter when leaves fall from trees
- 3a decrease in amount, value, or level
Using fall: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fall" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She fell off her bike and scraped her knee.
Example
The stock market fell sharply yesterday.
Example
I always feel a bit sad when summer turns to fall.
Example
The temperature has fallen below freezing.
Example
He fell in love with her at first sight.
fall Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using fall
fall on deaf ears
to be ignored or disregarded by others
Example
I tried to warn him about the danger, but my words fell on deaf ears.
fall from grace
to lose respect or status due to one's actions
Example
After the scandal, the politician fell from grace and was forced to resign.
fall through
to fail to happen or be completed as planned
Example
Our vacation plans fell through when the airline went bankrupt.
Phrases with fall
fall apart
to break into pieces or become disorganized
Example
The old house is falling apart and needs a lot of repairs.
fall behind
to fail to keep up with others or with work
Example
If you don't study hard, you'll fall behind in your classes.
fall for
to be deceived or tricked by someone
Example
She fell for his lies and lost all her money.
Origins of fall
from Old English 'feallan'
Summary: fall in Brief
The verb 'fall' [fɔːl] means to suddenly drop or descend, often unintentionally, as in 'She fell off her bike.' It also refers to the season of autumn, and a decrease in amount or value, as in 'The stock market fell sharply.' Common phrases include 'fall apart,' meaning to break or become disorganized, and 'fall behind,' meaning to fail to keep up with others. Idioms like 'fall on deaf ears' and 'fall from grace' denote being ignored or losing respect, respectively.
