Meaning & Definition of word "Fallen"

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.