Synonyms for

Fall

Verb / fɔ:l / / fɑ:l / Another word for fall — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to drop or descend under the force of gravity

Synonyms & similar words

rise nightfall strike ascend precipitate devolve light twilight gloam lessen diminish capitulation accrue comedown spill crepuscle decrease settle fall return gloaming decline declination dusk surrender drop descend tumble plummet slip slide collapse topple dive plunge crash crumble sink settle subside lower trip stumble precipitate

Synonyms by register

Formal

descend drop plunge subside

Informal

tumble flop crash take a spill

Literary

wane decline founder

Antonyms

rise ascend climb mount soar erect stand

Common collocations

  • fall down
  • fall over
  • fall asleep
  • fall apart
  • fall in love
  • fall short
  • fall out
  • fall victim

Word family

noun fall
verb fall
adjective falling

Usage note

The word 'fall' can refer to a literal descent or a metaphorical decline. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I saw a leaf fall from the tree.
  2. The rain made the ground slippery and I fell down.
  3. The snow is starting to fall outside.
  4. She fell off her bike and scraped her knee.
  5. 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

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