Meaning & Definition of word "Fell"
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.