English · Common Verbs
fall
/fɔːl/
[/fɔːl/]
drop downward
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move downward, usually quickly and without control, because of gravity.
Example
Be careful on the icy steps so that you do not fall and hurt yourself.
Be careful on the icy steps so that you do not fall and hurt yourself.
Etymology
From Old English 'feallan', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'vallen' and German 'fallen'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used literally for dropping and figuratively for declines, e.g. prices fall.