fallen
word · lemma: fall
Definition
'Fallen' is the past participle of 'fall' and also an adjective. It describes someone or something that has dropped to the ground, decreased from a previous state, or been defeated or morally ruined, depending on the context.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, 'fallen' appears after 'have/has/had' ('has fallen') or as an adjective before a noun ('fallen leaves', 'fallen soldier'). It is more common in writing or formal/literary phrases like 'fallen angel' or 'fallen from grace' than in casual speech for simple accidents.
Example Sentences
The tree has fallen across the road.
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I picked up the fallen book from the floor.
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Prices have fallen this month.
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He looked exhausted, like he had fallen asleep for only ten minutes.
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The team had fallen behind by halftime.
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She used to be famous, but she has fallen from grace.
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