Meaning & Definition of word "Fell"
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Fell
/fɛl/
verb:
- 1. past tense of fall; to have dropped down from a higher place.
- Example: He fell down the stairs last night.
- 2. to cause to fall; to bring down.
- Example: The wind fell the branches from the trees.
adjective:
- 1. fierce, cruel, or dreadful.
- Example: The fell beast roamed the mountains, instilling fear in all who saw it.
Etymology
Middle English 'fellen', from Old English 'fellan' meaning 'to fall'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to fall flat:
To fail completely or be unsuccessful.
to fell a giant:
To overcome a significant challenge or opponent.
fell in love:
To fall deeply in love with someone.
Related Words
fall:
to descend freely by the force of gravity.
fallen:
past participle of fall; dropped down.
felling:
the act of cutting down a tree.
Slang Meanings of fell
Meaning: To get knocked out or lose.
Example Sentence: He got fell in the first round of the fight.
Meaning: To fail spectacularly.
Example Sentence: I totally fell on that test.