Falling

/ˈfɔːlɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

present participle of fall; to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control.

The leaves are falling from the trees as autumn approaches.

to become lower in quantity or quality.

The temperature is falling as the sun sets.

to drop from a higher place to a lower place.

He was worried about falling while climbing the mountain.

adjective

tending to move downward; in decline.

The falling stock prices caused concern among investors.

pertaining to a downward movement.

The falling water from the waterfall created a soothing sound.

From the Old English 'fallan', meaning to fall.

falling behind

failing to keep up with others

falling out

to have a disagreement or cease to be friends

falling prices

a decrease in the cost of goods or services

fall

the act of dropping down from a higher place

fallacy

a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments

fallopian

relating to the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system

to develop romantic feelings for someone

I'm really falling for her.

to fail or not succeed

He has been falling in all his classes this semester.