CEFR A2

falls

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: cascade, cataract, rapids, waterfall

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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."

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