🍂fall

verb, noun
/fɔːl/

Meaning

to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control; the act of dropping from a higher to a lower place
to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur

Example Sentences

The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

Example Expressions

fall apart

Synonyms

drop, tumble, descend, collapse, plummet, decline
Entry 1
drop, tumble, descend, collapse, plummet
Entry 2
drop, tumble, descend, decline

Antonyms

rise, ascend, increase, climb
Entry 1
rise, ascend, increase
Entry 2
rise, ascend, climb, increase

Collocations

fall asleep, fall down, fall in love, fall short, fall behind, fall apart
Entry 1
fall asleep, fall down, fall in love, fall short, fall behind
Entry 2
fall down, fall asleep, fall behind, fall in love, fall apart

More Example Sentences

A woman adopts a cat from a local rescue center after her previous pet passed away last year and she visits several shelters before making a choice finally falling in love with a quiet gray tabby

A woman adopts a cat from a local rescue center after her previous pet passed away last year and she visits several shelters before making a choice finally falling in love with a quiet gray tabby that had been waiting for a home for three months

A woman adopts a cat from a local rescue center after her previous pet passed away last year and she visits several shelters before making a choice finally falling in love with a quiet gray tabby that had been waiting for a home for three months and she brings it home in a small carrier

A woman adopts a cat from a local rescue center after her previous pet passed away last year and she visits several shelters before making a choice finally falling in love with a quiet gray tabby that had been waiting for a home for three months and she brings it home in a small carrier setting up a cozy bed and food bowls in the living room

A family watches a movie together on Friday night in their cozy living room after the children finish their homework and the father makes buttery popcorn in the kitchen while the mother picks a comedy everyone will enjoy and they all snuggle under a big warm blanket on the sofa laughing at the funny scenes and quoting their favorite lines until the youngest child falls asleep halfway through

A woman adopts a cat from a local rescue center after her previous pet passed away last year and she visits several shelters before making a choice finally falling in love with a quiet gray tabby that had been waiting for a home for three months and she brings it home in a small carrier setting up a cozy bed and food bowls in the living room and within a week the cat settles in and starts purring on her lap

A grandfather tells bedtime stories to his two grandchildren every night when they stay at his house sitting in a rocking chair beside their bed and making up adventures about brave knights and clever animals with different voices for each character while the children listen with wide eyes and big smiles and sometimes ask him to repeat their favorite parts until they slowly fall asleep, feeling safe and happy

A woman adopts a cat from a local rescue center after her previous pet passed away last year and she visits several shelters before making a choice finally falling in love with a quiet gray tabby that had been waiting for a home for three months and she brings it home in a small carrier setting up a cozy bed and food bowls in the living room and within a week the cat settles in and starts purring on her lap filling the house with warmth and companionship once again.

A family watches a movie together on Friday night in their cozy living room after the children finish their homework and the father makes buttery popcorn in the kitchen while the mother picks a comedy everyone will enjoy and they all snuggle under a big warm blanket on the sofa laughing at the funny scenes and quoting their favorite lines until the youngest child falls asleep halfway through and the parents carry her gently to bed, grateful for simple family moments.

A grandfather tells bedtime stories to his two grandchildren every night when they stay at his house sitting in a rocking chair beside their bed and making up adventures about brave knights and clever animals with different voices for each character while the children listen with wide eyes and big smiles and sometimes ask him to repeat their favorite parts until they slowly fall asleep, feeling safe and happy and he tiptoes out of the room, already planning tomorrow's story.

Related Vocabularies

to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort
To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
To separate into pieces; a pause in activity.

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