Synonyms for
Fall
Definition
to drop or descend under the force of gravity
Synonyms & similar words
downfall
dip
ascent
ascend
declension
pin
light
gloaming
nightfall
accrue
settle
decline
descend
pass
rise
comedown
tumble
increase
diminish
fall
falldown
return
devolve
declivity
gloam
drop
descend
tumble
plummet
slip
slide
collapse
topple
dive
plunge
crash
crumble
sink
settle
subside
lower
trip
stumble
precipitate
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- fall down
- fall over
- fall asleep
- fall apart
- fall in love
- fall short
- fall out
- fall victim
Word family
Usage note
The word 'fall' can refer to a literal descent or a metaphorical decline. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
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Example sentences
- I saw a leaf fall from the tree.
- The rain made the ground slippery and I fell down.
- The snow is starting to fall outside.
- She fell off her bike and scraped her knee.
- The price of apples falls in the fall season.
Quotes
Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. - Albert Camus
Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons. - Jim Bishop
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts