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- Dictionaryfalling/ˈfɔːlɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. moving from a higher to a lower level, typically rapidly and without control: "she was injured by a falling tree"
- 2. decreasing in number, amount, intensity, or quality: "falling attendance figures"
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FALLING definition: 1. If something is falling, it is becoming lower in size, amount, or strength: 2. If something is…. 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.
FALL definition: 1. to suddenly go down onto the ground or towards the ground without intending to or by accident…. Learn more.
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.
Something that's falling is dropping or plummeting. Falling snow is drifting down from the sky to the ground. If you see a sign that says, "Caution: Falling Ice!" it means you should watch out, because ice is breaking off the building above and dropping to the sidewalk below.
to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support. to come or drop down suddenly to a lower position, especially to leave a standing or erect position suddenly, whether voluntarily or not: to fall on one's knees.
Definition of 'fall' fall. (fɔːl ) Word forms: falls , falling , fell , fallen. 1. verb A2. If someone or something falls, they move quickly downwards onto or towards the ground, by accident or because of a natural force. Her father fell into the sea after a massive heart attack. [VERB preposition] The prince has again fallen from his horse.
(ˈfɔːlɪŋ ) adjective. 1. declining; deteriorating. falling living standards and emerging mass unemployment. falling prices/ profits/inflation. 2. coming down from a higher level. 'Beware falling rocks' the sound of falling water. falling leaves. Twenty people were injured by falling masonry. Collins English Dictionary.
to become less or lower; decline: The temperature fell rapidly. to grow less powerful or forceful; subside or abate: The wind fell. to extend downward; hang down: Her hair fell to her waist. to become lowered or directed downward: Her eyes fell as she began to explain why she had stolen the money.
Definition of fall verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
