fall — to drop down from a higher position; to decrease in amount or quality
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to drop down from a higher position; to decrease in amount or quality
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːl/
Example Sentences
- I always fall asleep during boring meetings.
- My phone fell into the toilet while I was texting my ex.
- Stock prices fell dramatically after the CEO's karaoke video went viral.
fall
VERB[/fɔːl/]
to drop down from a higher position; to decrease in amount or quality
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'feallan', meaning 'to fall or drop'. Originally referred to physical descent or collapse, but evolved over time to encompass abstract meanings such as decline, failure, and decrease.
Breakdown
Old English 'feallan' (to fall) → Modern English 'fall'. The word underwent regular sound changes in the transition from Old English to Modern English, with the vowel shifting and final 'n' dropping.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I always fall asleep during boring meetings.”
“My phone fell into the toilet while I was texting my ex.”
“Stock prices fell dramatically after the CEO's karaoke video went viral.”
“Students' grades tend to fall if they don't study regularly.”
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