Meaning
To move down quickly towards the ground.
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Word origin
From Old English feallan, meaning to drop down or come to the ground.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- feallan
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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"Fall" means to move down towards the ground, often by accident. Rain and snow fall from the sky, and a person can fall if they slip or trip.
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