Meaning & Definition of word "Fallen"

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    Fallen

    /ˈfɔːlən/

    verb:

    • 1. past participle of 'fall', meaning to have dropped or descended from a higher to a lower place.
      • Example: The leaves have fallen from the trees in autumn.
    • 2. to have lost status, reputation, or physical strength.
      • Example: He felt that he had fallen from grace after the scandal.
    • 3. to succumb to a certain condition or state.
      • Example: Many soldiers have fallen in battle for their country.

    adjective:

    • 1. having dropped or descended; in a state of decline.
      • Example: The fallen soldiers were honored with a memorial service.
    • 2. having lost virtue or moral integrity.
      • Example: The story revolves around a fallen hero seeking redemption.

    Etymology

    Old English 'feallan', meaning to fall.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fallen from grace:

    To lose status or respect.

    fallen angel:

    A term describing a person who was once virtuous but has lost their way.

    fallen in battle:

    Referring to soldiers who have died in combat.

    Related Words

    fall:

    To drop down from a higher place.

    fallacy:

    A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments.

    falter:

    To lose strength or momentum.

    Slang Meanings of fallen

    Meaning: Someone who has lost their way in life.

    Example Sentence: After the scandal, he's just a fallen.

    Meaning: A term referring to someone who has been deeply affected by a negative experience.

    Example Sentence: She's a fallen, struggling to find her path again.