Fall: meaning, definitions and examples

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fall

[ fɔːl ]

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season

The season between summer and winter, comprising the months of September, October, and November in the Northern Hemisphere and March, April, and May in the Southern Hemisphere. It is known for its colorful foliage, cooler temperatures, and harvest festivals.

Synonyms

autumn

Examples of usage

The leaves change color during the fall.
We like to go apple picking in the fall.
The fall is a great time for pumpkin carving.

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move downward

To move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control, from a higher to a lower level.

Synonyms

descend, drop

Examples of usage

She slipped and fell on the ice.
The rain fell steadily throughout the night.
He fell from the tree and broke his arm.

Translations

Translations of the word "fall" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cair

🇮🇳 गिरना (girna)

🇩🇪 fallen

🇮🇩 jatuh

🇺🇦 падати

🇵🇱 upadać

🇯🇵 落ちる (ochiru)

🇫🇷 tomber

🇪🇸 caer

🇹🇷 düşmek

🇰🇷 떨어지다 (tteoreojida)

🇸🇦 سقوط (suqut)

🇨🇿 padat

🇸🇰 padať

🇨🇳 掉落 (diàoluò)

🇸🇮 pasti

🇮🇸 falla

🇰🇿 құлау (qulau)

🇬🇪 დაცემა (dacema)

🇦🇿 düşmək

🇲🇽 caer

Word origin

The word 'fall' has its origins in Old English 'feallan' and is related to Dutch 'vallen' and German 'fallen'. The sense of 'autumn' came into use in the 16th century. The verb sense of 'moving downward' has been in use since Middle English.

See also: downfall, fallacy, fallback, fallen, falling, fallout.