Fall

/fɔːl/

The meaning and definition of Fall, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

Blame or punishment for a failure or misdeed.
“He set up his rival to take the fall.”
The 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.”

verb

To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.
“And so it falls to me to make this important decision. The estate fell to his brother; the kingdom fell into the hands of his rivals.”
To become ensnared or entrapped; to be worse off than before.
“to fall into error; to fall into difficulties”

Synonyms descent drop rap downfall decrease dip

Antonyms ascent rise increase ascend go get up

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