fall

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/fɔːl/ English

Definitions

noun

The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
A reduction in quantity, pitch, etc.
The time of the year when the leaves typically fall from the trees; autumn; the season of the year between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice.
A loss of greatness or status.“the fall of Rome”

verb

(heading) To be moved downwards.
To move downwards.
To happen, to change negatively.
To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.“And so it falls to me to make this important decision. The estate fell to his brother; the kingdom fell into the hands of his rivals.”

noun

The chasing of a hunted whale.

Related words

Synonyms

descent drop rap downfall decrease dip lowering reduction autumn back end harvest responsibility up to become get come down descend lower

Antonyms

ascent rise increase ascend go get up pick oneself up stand up beat defeat overthrow smite

Associated

semester asleep communism categories constantinople spring winter love regime apart empire grace

Rhymes

squall banal appall pall call gall forestall recall stall protocol

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