Fall
Noun, Verb
UK
/fɔːl/
US
/fɑːl/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(v) : To drop or move down from a higher place.
(n) : The act of dropping down.
(n) : The act of dropping down.
Example
"(v) : The leaves fall from the trees."
"(v) : You may fall, but learn to rise again."
"(n) : There was sudden fall in temperature last night."
Explanation
Fall means to move or drop downward from a higher place. For example, leaves fall from trees in autumn, or a person might fall while walking. It can also mean to decrease in amount or condition, like prices or temperatures falling. As a noun, it means the act of dropping down. For example, Her fall from the ladder hurt her arm. In American English, “fall” also means the autumn season. It’s also used in phrases like “fall asleep” (to start sleeping) and “fall in love” (to begin loving someone). Figuratively, it can mean losing power or facing failure in life.