fall (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /fɔːl/

Definition

To move down quickly toward the ground by the force of gravity.

Examples

• Be careful not to fall on the wet floor.

• The child started to fall but caught himself.

• Heavy rain began to fall in the afternoon.

How to Use fall

fall down (phrasal verb)

To drop to the ground. — "He slipped and started to fall down."

fall off (phrasal verb)

To drop from a surface. — "The book did fall off the table."

fall behind (phrasal verb)

To move slower than others. — "Do not fall behind in your work."

Synonyms of fall

Words with a similar meaning to fall:

• drop
• tumble
• plummet
• descend

Antonyms of fall

Words with the opposite meaning to fall:

• rise
• climb

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