Falling: meaning, definitions and examples

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falling

[ ˈfɔːlɪŋ ]

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weather

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

Synonyms

descending, dropping, plummeting

Examples of usage

The falling leaves signaled the arrival of autumn.
The falling snow covered the ground in a blanket of white.

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accident

An act of accidentally losing one's balance and collapsing.

Synonyms

slip, spill, tumble

Examples of usage

She tripped on the stairs and had a nasty falling.
He slipped on the wet floor and had a bad falling.

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decrease

A decrease in amount, size, or value.

Synonyms

decline, drop, reduction

Examples of usage

The falling prices of oil affected the global economy.
The falling attendance at the event was a cause for concern.

Translations

Translations of the word "falling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caindo

🇮🇳 गिरना

🇩🇪 fallend

🇮🇩 jatuh

🇺🇦 падіння

🇵🇱 spadający

🇯🇵 落下

🇫🇷 chute

🇪🇸 cayendo

🇹🇷 düşen

🇰🇷 떨어지는

🇸🇦 سقوط

🇨🇿 padající

🇸🇰 padajúci

🇨🇳 下落

🇸🇮 padajoč

🇮🇸 fallandi

🇰🇿 құлау

🇬🇪 ვარდნა

🇦🇿 düşmə

🇲🇽 cayendo

Word origin

The word 'falling' originated from the Old English word 'feallan', which is related to German 'fallen' and Dutch 'vallen'. The concept of falling has been a part of human experience since ancient times, symbolizing loss of control, decline, and transition. In literature and art, the theme of falling has been explored in various contexts, from physical falls to metaphorical falls from grace or power.

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