nounπShareThe act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity."The fall from the ladder was painful. "physicsactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reduction in quantity, pitch, etc."There was a significant fall in the number of students enrolled in the evening classes this year. "amountsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe time of the year when the leaves typically fall from the trees; autumn; the season of the year between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice."We enjoyed a beautiful fall foliage walk in the park last weekend. "timeweathernatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA loss of greatness or status."the fall of Rome"achievementstatehistoryvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which falls or cascades."The fall of rain was heavy, making the ground muddy. "naturegeographygeologyenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crucial event or circumstance."The sudden illness of the company president was a major fall in the project's progress. "eventsituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hairpiece for women consisting of long strands of hair on a woven backing, intended primarily to cover hair loss."Grandma wore a beautiful fall to cover the thinning spots on her head. "appearancewearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBlame or punishment for a failure or misdeed."He set up his rival to take the fall."guiltlawmoralactionnegativesituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of the rope of a tackle to which the power is applied in hoisting (usu. plural)."Have the goodness to secure the falls of the mizzen halyards."nauticalsailingtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn old Scots unit of measure equal to six ells."The antique rug measured three falls in length. "unithistoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short, flexible piece of leather forming part of a bullwhip, placed between the thong and the cracker."The cowboy carefully adjusted the fall on his bullwhip before the rodeo. "materialpartitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lid, on a piano, that covers the keyboard"Before the piano recital, the student carefully closed the fall. "musicpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To be moved downwards."The heavy box fell from the shelf. "actiondirectionphysicsweatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move downwards."The leaves fell from the tree in the autumn. "actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo happen, to change negatively."My grades fell after I missed several weeks of school. "conditionsituationtimeeconomybusinessnegativeeventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance."And so it falls to me to make this important decision.β The estate fell to his brother; the kingdom fell into the hands of his rivals."propertyfamilyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo diminish; to lessen or lower."The amount of homework assigned each week fell this semester. "amountvalueeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring forth."to fall lambs"agricultureplantessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo issue forth into life; to be brought forth; said of the young of certain animals."The kittens fell from the box, ready to explore the world. "animalbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin."After a series of bad choices, the student fell from good standing in the class. "moralcharacterreligionsoulphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become ensnared or entrapped; to be worse off than before."to fall into error;β to fall into difficulties"situationconditionoutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assume a look of shame or disappointment; to become or appear dejected; said of the face."After failing the math test, Sarah fell into a look of disappointment. "appearanceemotionmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo happen; to come to pass; to chance or light (upon)."A problem with the school's internet connection often falls during testing periods. "timeeventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo begin with haste, ardour, or vehemence; to rush or hurry."After arguing, they fell to blows."actionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be dropped or uttered carelessly."An unguarded expression fell from his lips."languagecommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a fabric) To hang down (under the influence of gravity)."An Empire-style dress has a high waistline β directly under the bust β from which the dress falls all the way to a hem as low as the floor."materialappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe chasing of a hunted whale."The whaling crew's successful fall of the humpback whale allowed them to take it back to port. "nauticalanimalsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading