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FALL definition: 1. to suddenly go down onto the ground or towards the ground without intending to or by accident…. Learn more.
1. a. : to descend freely by the force of gravity. An apple fell from the tree. b. : to hang freely. her hair falls over her shoulders. c. : to drop oneself to a lower position. fell to his knees. d. : to come or go as if by falling. darkness falls early in the winter. 2. : to become born usually used of lambs. 3. a.
to suddenly go down onto the ground or toward the ground without intending to or by accident: The path's very steep, so be careful you don't fall. He fell badly and broke his leg. Athletes have to learn how to fall without hurting themselves. fall down I fell down the stairs and injured my back.
You can use fall to show that someone or something passes into another state. For example, if someone falls ill , they become ill, and if something falls into disrepair , it is then in a state of disrepair.
Definition of fall verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Fall definition: to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support.. See examples of FALL used in a sentence.
1. to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support. 2. to come or drop down suddenly to a lower position, esp. to leave a standing or erect position suddenly, whether voluntarily or not: to fall on one's knees.
