nounπShareThe act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity."The sudden falls on the icy sidewalk caused several injuries. "physicsactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reduction in quantity, pitch, etc."The recent falls in the stock market have worried many investors. "amountsoundmusiceconomyChat 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."My favorite time to go apple picking is in the falls when the weather is cool and the leaves are changing color. "timeweathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA loss of greatness or status."the fall of Rome"outcomeeventhistorysituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which falls or cascades."The brochure advertised the beautiful falls and hiking trails in the national park. "naturegeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crucial event or circumstance."The falls of a business can affect many workers and their families. "eventoutcomesituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hairpiece for women consisting of long strands of hair on a woven backing, intended primarily to cover hair loss."Because of her thinning hair, Sarah decided to buy a falls to wear to the party. "appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBlame or punishment for a failure or misdeed."He set up his rival to take the fall."guiltmorallawsocietynegativeactionChat 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."nauticaltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn old Scots unit of measure equal to six ells.""The farmer measured the field's length in falls, knowing three falls equaled eighteen ells." "unithistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short, flexible piece of leather forming part of a bullwhip, placed between the thong and the cracker."The whip maker carefully checked the falls for wear and tear before attaching a new cracker. "partitemweapontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lid, on a piano, that covers the keyboard"The child accidentally slammed the piano's falls, making a loud noise. "musicpartdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To be moved downwards."The apple falls from the tree. "actionphysicsnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move downwards."The apple falls from the tree. "naturephysicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo happen, to change negatively."The student's grade falls if they don't do their homework. "outcomeeventconditiondisasterChat 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."outcomefamilybusinessassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo diminish; to lessen or lower."The amount of homework assigned in math class falls each week. "amountvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring forth."to fall lambs"biologyorganismChat 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 window box. "animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin."After years of gambling and lying to his family, he falls from a respected businessman to a disgraced outcast. "moralcharactersoulreligionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become ensnared or entrapped; to be worse off than before."to fall into error;β to fall into difficulties"outcomeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assume a look of shame or disappointment; to become or appear dejected; said of the face."When the student realized he had failed the test, his face falls. "appearanceemotionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo happen; to come to pass; to chance or light (upon)."The responsibility for setting up the party falls to me this year. "eventtimeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo begin with haste, ardour, or vehemence; to rush or hurry."After arguing, they fell to blows."actiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be dropped or uttered carelessly."An unguarded expression fell from his lips."languagecommunicationChat 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."materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe chasing of a hunted whale."After a long and tiring falls, the whaling ship finally returned to port with empty holds. "nauticalanimalactionsportoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA waterfall."Niagara Falls"geographynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading