Fell: meaning, definitions and examples

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fell

 

[ fel ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

action

to descend freely by the force of gravity

Synonyms

descend, drop, plummet, tumble

Examples of usage

  • She fell down the stairs.
  • The apple fell from the tree.
  • The rain fell gently.
Context #2 | Verb

emotion

to experience a sudden decline in status, happiness, or health

Synonyms

decline, deteriorate, plummet, worsen

Examples of usage

  • He fell into depression after losing his job.
  • The stock market fell sharply.
  • She fell out of favor with her colleagues.
Context #3 | Noun

accident

an instance of falling or dropping down

Synonyms

descent, drop, spill, tumble

Examples of usage

  • She had a nasty fall while skiing.
  • He slipped and had a bad fall.

Translations

Translations of the word "fell" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caiu

🇮🇳 गिरा

🇩🇪 fiel

🇮🇩 jatuh

🇺🇦 впав

🇵🇱 spadł

🇯🇵 落ちた(おちた)

🇫🇷 tombé

🇪🇸 cayó

🇹🇷 düştü

🇰🇷 떨어졌다

🇸🇦 سقط

🇨🇿 spadl

🇸🇰 spadol

🇨🇳 掉了(diàole)

🇸🇮 padel

🇮🇸 féll

🇰🇿 құлады

🇬🇪 დავარდა

🇦🇿 düşdü

🇲🇽 cayó

Word origin

The word 'fell' originated from the Old English word 'feallan', which means 'to fall or drop from a higher to a lower place'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, from describing physical movements to emotional declines. The word has evolved over time to encompass a wide range of meanings and usages.

See also: fella.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,305, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.