Cool MateMeaning of Fall
In simple words: To drop down from a higher place to a lower one.
Fall in a sentence
- I always fall asleep quickly at night.
- Be careful not to fall while climbing the stairs.
- The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
- She had a great fall during the dance performance.
- If you fall in love, it can be a wonderful experience.
- Sales usually fall when the holidays are over.
How to use Fall
Use 'fall' when discussing something dropping or losing balance. Avoid using in very formal contexts where 'descend' might be more appropriate.
Grammar pattern
fall + object (e.g. fall down, fall asleep)
Memory hint
Imagine a child tripping and falling down while playing.
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Collocations with Fall
Common mistakes with Fall
- Using 'falled' instead of 'fell' for past tense.
- Confusing 'fall' with 'felt' when using in phrases.
- Using 'fall' incorrectly with inanimate objects, as in 'the tree falls' instead of 'the tree fell.'
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Fall in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سقوط
أن تسقط من مكان أعلى إلى مكان أدنى.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পতন, পড়া
উপরের জায়গা থেকে নীচের জায়গায় নেমে আসা।
- GermanDeutsch
fallen, fallen, fallen
Von einem höheren Ort nach unten fallen.
- SpanishEspañol
Caer
Caer de un lugar más alto a uno más bajo.
- Persianفارسی
افتادن
از یک مکان بالاتر به یک مکان پایینتر افتادن.
- FrenchFrançais
Tomber, Chute
Descendre d'un endroit plus haut vers un endroit plus bas.
- Hindiहिन्दी
गिरना
ऊँची जगह से नीची जगह पर आ जाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Cadere, Caduta
Scendere da un posto più alto a uno più basso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cair, Queda
Cair de um lugar mais alto para um mais baixo.
- RussianРусский
Падать, Осенний
Опуститься с более высокого места на более низкое.
- Urduاردو
گرمیوں کا موسم، خزاں
اونچی جگہ سے نیچی جگہ پر گرنا۔
- Chinese中文
跌倒，掉落
从高的地方掉到低的地方。
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Frequently asked questions about Fall
What does Fall mean?
To drop down from a higher place to a lower one.
What is the definition of Fall?
to drop down from a higher level to a lower level
How do you use Fall in a sentence?
I always fall asleep quickly at night.
Can you give another example of Fall?
Be careful not to fall while climbing the stairs.
What are synonyms for Fall?
Common alternatives include drop, plummet, tumble, decline, sink.
What is the opposite of Fall?
Opposite meanings include rise, ascend, get up.
What words go with Fall?
It commonly pairs with heavily, steadily, freely, be about to, let somebody/something, from, into, on, almost, nearly, headlong, be about to, stumble and fall, trip and fall, dramatically, rapidly, sharply, be expected to, be likely to, continue to, below, by, from, almost, nearly, headlong, be about to, stumble and fall, trip and fall, squarely, into, outside, under.
What are common mistakes when using Fall?
Using 'falled' instead of 'fell' for past tense. Confusing 'fall' with 'felt' when using in phrases. Using 'fall' incorrectly with inanimate objects, as in 'the tree falls' instead of 'the tree fell.'
How do you pronounce Fall?
US: /["/fɔːl/","/fɔːlz/","/fel/","/ˈfɔːlən/","/ˈfɔːlɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/fɔːl/","/fɔːlz/","/fel/","/ˈfɔːlən/","/ˈfɔːlɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Fall?
Use 'fall' when discussing something dropping or losing balance. Avoid using in very formal contexts where 'descend' might be more appropriate.
What CEFR level is Fall?
"Fall" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.