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fell

[fel]

fell Definition

  • 1past simple of 'fall'
  • 2knock down (a person)
  • 3cut down (a tree)

Using fell: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fell" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He fell off his bike and broke his arm.

  • Example

    The strong wind made the tree fall.

  • Example

    The boxer was fell by a single punch.

  • Example

    The lumberjacks felled the trees in the forest.

fell Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for fell

Phrases with fell

  • an action or event that is accomplished all at once and with a single blow

    Example

    The company laid off all its employees in one fell swoop.

  • a type of axe used for chopping down trees

    Example

    The lumberjack used a felling axe to chop down the tree.

  • to return to a bad habit, especially drinking alcohol, after having given it up

    Example

    After six months of sobriety, he fell off the wagon and started drinking again.

Origins of fell

from Old Norse 'fella'

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Summary: fell in Brief

The verb 'fell' [fel] has several meanings. It can be the past simple of 'fall,' as in 'He fell off his bike and broke his arm.' It can also mean 'knock down (a person)' or 'cut down (a tree),' as in 'The boxer was fell by a single punch.' or 'The lumberjacks felled the trees in the forest.' 'Fell' extends into phrases like 'fell swoop,' denoting an action accomplished all at once, and 'fell off the wagon,' meaning to return to a bad habit.

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