Meaning of fall in English
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
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
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.
The city[fort] fell.
6. be overthrown
The government fell.
7. lose power, position, or reputation
The statesman fell from the people's favor.
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.
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.