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/fɛl/
Meaning & Definition
verb
past tense of fall; to have dropped down from a higher place.
He fell down the stairs last night.
to cause to fall; to bring down.
The wind fell the branches from the trees.
adjective
fierce, cruel, or dreadful.
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.
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Slang Meanings
To get knocked out or lose.
He got fell in the first round of the fight.
To fail spectacularly.
I totally fell on that test.