Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fall

verb (also can be a noun)
/fɔːl/
Definition
To drop down from a higher place to a lower one.
Examples
  • The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
  • Be careful not to fall while walking on the ice.
  • His spirits began to fall after hearing the news.
Meaning
The act of descending or dropping down due to gravity.
Synonyms
  • drop
  • plunge
  • descend
  • tumble
  • collapse