falls (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /fɔːlz/

Definition

A cascade of water from a great height, especially one of the large and spectacular ones.

Examples

• The sound of the falls echoed through the canyon.

• We hiked to the base of the falls to feel the mist.

• The sheer power of the falls was awe-inspiring.

How to Use falls

falls on (prepositional phrase)

When a date or event occurs on a specific day. — "Christmas Day falls on a Monday this year."

falls into (prepositional phrase)

To be classified or categorized as part of something. — "This type of bird falls into the category of migratory species."

falls short (idiom)

Fails to reach a desired standard or expectation. — "The team's performance falls short of expectations."

Synonyms of falls

Words with a similar meaning to falls:

• cascade
• cataract
• rapids
• waterfall

Antonyms of falls

Words with the opposite meaning to falls:

• summit
• source

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