falls
word · lemma: fall
Definition
Third-person singular form of the verb 'fall', meaning to move downward from a higher place to a lower one, often by accident. It can also refer to becoming lower in level, amount, or quality, and in American English 'fall' also means the season of autumn.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb form, 'falls' is used with singular subjects like 'he', 'she', 'it', or singular nouns: 'The price falls', 'She falls'. Common patterns include 'fall asleep', 'fall down', 'fall apart', and 'fall in love'. Don't confuse this verb form with the plural noun 'falls' meaning waterfalls, as in 'Niagara Falls'.
Example Sentences
The baby falls asleep after lunch.
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The rain falls all night.
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He falls from his bike and cries.
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She always falls for his jokes, even when they're terrible.
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Every year, business slows down when fall falls and the weather gets colder.
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If the temperature falls below zero, the roads get dangerous fast.
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