fall

[fɔːl]

fall Definition

• 1. to suddenly go down onto the ground or towards the ground without intending to or by accident
• 2. the season of the year between summer and winter when leaves fall from trees
• 3. a 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

Synonyms for fall

• descend
• drop
• plummet
• autumn

Antonyms for fall

• rise
• ascend
• spring

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'

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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.