Synonyms for

Fell

Verb / fel / Another word for fell — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to descend or drop down suddenly; to cut down a tree or person with a tool

Synonyms & similar words

fall comedown falldown hang vanish barbarous godown roughshod lessen felledseam accrue light savage return vicious drop diminish strikedown flow settle shine descend pass cruel fly drop sink plunge descend topple tumble collapse crash cut chop hew strike floor prostrate overthrow demolish ruin destroy

Synonyms by register

Formal

demolish destroy raze level

Informal

knock down chop down cut down

Literary

prostrate subdue overthrow

Antonyms

rise ascend grow build erect establish mount

Common collocations

  • fell a tree
  • fell the enemy
  • fell in battle
  • fell to his knees
  • fell short
  • fell silent
  • fell apart
  • fell down

Word family

noun felling
verb fell

Usage note

The verb 'fell' primarily means to cut down a tree or to cause something to fall. It is distinct from 'fall', which is usually intransitive.

Example sentences

  1. I accidentally fell down the stairs.
  2. The tree fell in the storm.
  3. He fell asleep on the couch.
  4. She fell in love with the new puppy.
  5. The chef fell behind on orders.

Quotes

  • The bigger they are, the harder they fall. - Proverb
  • Fall seven times, stand up eight. - Japanese Proverb
  • Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. - Albert Camus

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