Meaning & Definition of word "Fall"

Fall

/fɔːl/

1. the act of falling or the state of having fallen.
- Example: She had a bad fall while hiking.
2. the season of fall, also known as autumn.
- Example: Fall is my favorite season because of the colorful leaves.
3. a decrease in amount, level, or strength.
- Example: There has been a fall in sales this quarter.

1. to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control.
- Example: The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
2. to decrease in amount, level, or strength.
- Example: The temperature is expected to fall overnight.
3. to come under control or to be captured.
- Example: The castle fell to the enemy after a long siege.

Middle English: fallen, from Old English feallan

fall apart:

to break into pieces or fail emotionally

fall behind:

to fail to keep up with others

fall in love:

to start feeling romantic feelings for someone

fallacy:

a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments

fallen:

having fallen or having lost position

fallout:

the adverse result of a situation

Meaning: to fall for someone

Example Sentence: He really fell for her after their first date.

Meaning: to fall through

Example Sentence: The plan to go to the beach fell through because it rained.