fall backward

fɔl ˈbækwərd

fallen backward, fell backward

Definition

Conjugation

Definition of fall backward - Reverso English Dictionary

Verbal expression

movementmove or drop in reverse direction

He lost his balance and began to fall backward.

recede

retreat

progress

decline or regress in progress

The company started to fall backward after the new policy.

backslide

regress

retrogress

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with fall

fall apart

break into pieces due to weakness or damage

The old chair finally fell apart when he sat on it..

fall back

move backward in a retreat

The troops had to fall back to a safer position.

fall behind

be late for a regular event

She tends to fall behind in her assignments.

fall for

develop romantic feelings for someone

He fell for her the moment they met.

break one's fall

prevent someone from falling

She reached out to break his fall.

break someone's fall

stop or reduce the force when someone is falling

He used his arms to break her fall.

Expressions with backward

take a step backward

move one step in reverse direction

He took a step backward to avoid the puddle.

bend over backward

make a great effort to help or please someone

She will bend over backward to make her guests feel comfortable.

one step forward, two steps backward

exp.

making progress but facing more setbacks

Every time we solve a problem, another arises, it's one step forward, two steps backward.

backward and forward

adv.

moving in two opposite directions repeatedly

The pendulum swings backward and forward.

bend backward

move the upper body backward from the waist

She can bend backward easily during her yoga class.

go backward

move in the direction behind

She had to go backward to avoid the obstacle.

look backward

turn head to see behind

She looked backward to check for traffic.

step backward

movement of one foot behind the other

He took a step backward to avoid the puddle.

work backward

plan or solve by starting from the end result

We work backward to figure out the steps needed.

backward glance

quick look over the shoulder to see behind

She gave a backward glance before leaving the room.

Examples of fall backward in a sentence

She stumbled and started to fall backward.
The project began to fall backward due to budget cuts.
Education standards may fall backward without proper funding.

View all translations of fall backward

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:reculer, régresser, ...
German:nach hinten fallen, zurückfallen, ...
Italian:cadere all'indietro, regredire, ...
Spanish:retroceder, ...
Portuguese:cair para trás, retroceder, ...
Chinese:向后倒, 退步, ...
Japanese:後ろに倒れる, 後退する, ...
Arabic:سَقَطَ إِلَى الْخَلْف, تَرَاجَعَ, ...
Hebrew:לִפּוֹל לְאָחוֹר, לָסֶגֶת, ...
Russian:падать назад, отступать, ...
Ukrainian:падати назад, регресувати, ...
Hindi:पीछे गिरना, पिछड़ना, ...
Bengali:পিছনে পড়ে যাওয়া, পিছিয়ে পড়া, ...
Catalan:caure cap enrere, retrocedir, ...
Czech:padat dozadu, upadat, ...
Danish:falde bagover, falde tilbage, ...
Dutch:achterover vallen, achteruitgaan, ...
Greek:πέφτω προς τα πίσω, οπισθοδρομώ, ...
Hungarian:hátraesni, visszaesni, ...
Khmer:ដួលថយក្រោយ, ថយក្រោយ, ...
Korean:뒤로 넘어지다, 퇴보하다, ...
Persian:به عقب افتادن, پسرفت کردن, ...
Polish:przewrócić się do tyłu, cofać się, ...
Portuguese (BR):cair para trás, retroceder, ...
Romanian:a cădea pe spate, a regresa, ...
Swedish:falla bakåt, gå bakåt, ...
Thai:ล้มไปข้างหลัง, ถดถอย, ...
Turkish:geriye düşmek, gerilemek, ...
Vietnamese:ngã về phía sau, tụt lùi, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “f”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.