fall

Meaning of fall in English

Noun

1. the fall of rain or snow; rainfall or snowfall

2. the amount of rain or snow that falls

We have a heavy fall of snow every year.

3. autumn

in (the) fall[autumn]
in the fall[autumn] of 2018
In Australia March, April, and May are fall months.
Most mountains have snow and extreme conditions from the fall to late spring.

4. a waterfall, especially in names; cascade

the Niagara Falls

5. a dropping from a higher place or position

a fall from a tree[horse]
a fall of an apple from a tree
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6. a sudden drop from a standing or sitting position; tumble

She had a fall and hurt her ankle.
She was injured by a fall on the ice.

7. capture; overthrow; loss of power, position, or reputation

the decline and fall of the Roman Empire

8. yielding to temptation; sin

a fall from virtue

9. decrease in amount, degree etc.

a fall in price
the fall in the exchange rate

Verb

1. it rains or snows

Rain[Snow] falls.

2. come down from a higher place or position; drop down from

An apple fell from the tree[on the ground].
fall headlong into the river

3. come down suddenly from a standing or sitting position; tumble

She slipped and fell down[over].

4. come down violently towards the ground; be broken down or destroyed

Many trees fell in the storm.
Many buildings fell in the earthquake.

5. be conquered or captured

The city[fort] fell.
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6. be overthrown

The government fell.

7. lose power, position, or reputation

The statesman fell from the people's favor.

8. yield to temptation

The woman tempted him and he fell.

9. become lowered or directed downward

Her eyes fell to the ground.

10. drop down wounded, hurt, or dead; die

They all fell fighting bravely.
Her son fell in the battle.
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11. become less, lower, or smaller in amount, degree; sink to a lower point

The temperature fell below zero.
Prices are rising instead of falling.
Her voice fell to a whisper.

12. become less severe or violent; grow milder

The wind[fire] has fallen.

13. pass from one state into another state, often bad or out of control; get

They fell silent.
The baby fell asleep.
She fell ill last week.
He fell into bad habits.

14. come upon as if from above or by dropping

Fear[Sleep] suddenly fell upon all of them.
Darkness{Night] fell.
The light fell on her face.
The task[duty] fell on him.
The whole blame fell on him.
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