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fall

To move from a higher to a lower level, typically rapidly and freely, due to the force of gravity. / To lose balance and collapse to the ground. / To cause something to drop or move downward from a higher position. / To enter a particular state or condition, often unexpectedly or gradually. / To cut down a tree by chopping at the trunk. / An act of moving downward, typically rapidly and without control. / A drop in the amount, value, or intensity of something. / The season of autumn. / A tumble or a drop to the ground that may result in injury.

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Meanings

Intransitive Verb

[~][~ down]

To move from a higher to a lower level, typically rapidly and freely, due to the force of gravity.

"The apple fell from the tree."

Intransitive Verb

[~ over]

To lose balance and collapse to the ground.

"He tripped on the rug and fell over."

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To cause something to drop or move downward from a higher position.

"She fell the curtain to block the light."

Intransitive Verb

[~ into something]

To enter a particular state or condition, often unexpectedly or gradually.

"The conversation fell into a long silence."

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To cut down a tree by chopping at the trunk.

"The lumberjacks fall the ancient pines."

Noun

An act of moving downward, typically rapidly and without control.

"The waterfall is a dramatic fall of water."

Noun

A drop in the amount, value, or intensity of something.

"There has been a sharp fall in temperature this week."

Noun

The season of autumn.

"The leaves change color during the fall."

Noun

A tumble or a drop to the ground that may result in injury.

"She took a nasty fall on the ice."

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