falling (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːlɪŋ/

Definition

Moving downward, typically rapidly and without control, as a result of gravity.

Examples

• The leaves were falling from the trees in autumn.

• He was falling down the stairs when he lost his balance.

• The stock market has been falling for weeks.

How to Use falling

fall down (phrasal verb)

To move downwards to the ground. — "Be careful not to fall down the stairs."

fall apart (phrasal verb)

To break into pieces; to be in a very bad condition. — "The old book was falling apart."

fall asleep (collocation)

To start to sleep. — "He was falling asleep in front of the TV."

fall out (phrasal verb)

To have an argument and stop being friends. — "They fell out over a silly misunderstanding."

fall in love (idiom)

To start to love someone. — "She fell in love with him at first sight."

Synonyms of falling

Words with a similar meaning to falling:

• dropping
• descending
• plummeting
• collapsing

Antonyms of falling

Words with the opposite meaning to falling:

• rising
• ascending
• climbing

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