fall
word
/ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/
fahl, fawl
/fˈɔːl/
fawl
Definition
To move downward, often quickly, from a higher to a lower place. Also, in American English, 'fall' means the autumn season.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, it is common in both physical ('fall down the stairs') and metaphorical ('fall in love') senses. As a noun for 'autumn,' mainly used in American English; British English prefers 'autumn.' Common collocations: 'fall asleep,' 'fall apart.'
Spanish: caer - otoñoPortuguese (BR): cair - outonoPortuguese (PT): cair - outonoChinese (Simplified): 跌倒 - 掉落 - 秋天Chinese (Traditional): 跌倒 - 掉落 - 秋天Hindi: गिरना - पतझड़Arabic: يسقط - الخريفBengali: পড়া - শরৎ (ঋতু)Russian: падать - осеньJapanese: 落ちる - 秋（季節）Vietnamese: rơi - mùa thuKorean: 떨어지다 - 가을Turkish: düşmek - sonbaharUrdu: گرنا - خزاںIndonesian: jatuh - musim gugur
Example Sentences
Be careful or you will fall.
basic
Leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
basic
I didn't see the step and almost fell.
natural
In the fall, the weather is cooler.
basic
How did you fall in love so fast?
natural
The price of gold might fall next year.
natural