Fall Meaning in English
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
In the fall, the weather is cooler.
basic
I didn't see the step and almost fell.
natural
How did you fall in love so fast?
natural
The price of gold might fall next year.
natural