fallen
ˈfɔːlən
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Definition of fallen - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physicshaving dropped by the force of gravity
  • The fallen leaves covered the ground.
descended dropped plummeted
2.
prestigehaving lost prestige or grace
  • The fallen leader was once highly respected.
degraded disgraced
3.
battlekilled, especially in battle
  • We honor the fallen soldiers every year.
deceased slain
4.
moralityDatedhaving lost one's chastityDated
  • She was unfairly labeled as a fallen woman.
deflowered unchaste

Noun, plural

1.
militarysoldiers who died in battle
  • We honor the fallen every Memorial Day.
dead deceased
2.
religionperson who lost social or moral standing
  • He was considered one of the fallen after the scandal.
apostate backslider sinner
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Expressions with fallen

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fail to reach an agreement during discussion or bargaining
The negotiation has fallen through due to disagreements.
suddenly understand the truth about a situation
After hearing the news, scales have fallen from her eyes.
the situation has gone wrong or failed
After the third quarter, the wheels have fallen off the team.
angel cast out of heaven for rebellion
Lucifer is often described as a fallen angel.
show respect for those who have died
Every year, we honour the fallen with a ceremony.
used to show surprise at a powerful person's or group's decline
How the mighty have fallen after losing the championship!

Origin of fallen

Old English, feallan (to fall)

Terms with fallen included in their meaning

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nature
thin piece of wood fallen from a tree
surviving
not fallen or destroyed after difficulty or time
accident
having stumbled or fallen
failure
fallen down or given way
disintegration
fallen apart or disintegrated
movement
moved or fallen from a higher place
decayed
fallen into disrepair or decay
downadj.
forestry
fallen or felled, especially of trees

Examples of fallen in a sentence

  • He tripped over a fallen branch on the path.
  • The fallen hero was forgotten by the public.
  • A fallen celebrity struggled to regain fame.
  • The memorial lists the names of the fallen heroes.
  • Stories of the fallen warriors were passed down through generations.
  • The novel explores themes of fallen characters in society.

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  1. French:tombé, morts au combat, ...
  2. German:gefallen, Gefallene, ...
  3. Italian:caduto, caduti, ...
  4. Spanish:caído, caídos, ...
  5. Portuguese:caído, caídos, ...
  6. Chinese:落下的, 阵亡将士, ...
  7. Japanese:落ちた, 戦没者, ...
  8. Arabic:ساقِط, القتلى, ...
  9. Hebrew:נָפוּל, נוֹפְלִים, ...
  10. Russian:упавший, павшие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:опалий, загиблі, ...
  12. Hindi:गिरा हुआ, वीरगति प्राप्त, ...
fall
fɑːl
fell

Definition of fall - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
seasonsautumn season in North America
  • The leaves change color in the fall..
autumn harvest season harvest time
2.
descentUKact of moving to a lower positionUK
  • The fall from the ladder was unexpected.
descent drop
3.
decreasereduction in quantity or value
  • There was a fall in the stock prices.

Verb

intr.
1.
physicsUSmove downward due to gravityUS
  • The apple will fall from the tree.
descend drop
2.
changeUSpass into a specified conditionUS
  • He fell ill after the trip.
descend drop
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Images of fall

  • fall: waterfall or cascade
    waterfall or cascade

Expressions with fall

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break into pieces due to weakness or damage
The old chair finally fell apart when he sat on it..
move backward in a retreat
The troops had to fall back to a safer position.
be late for a regular event
She tends to fall behind in her assignments.
develop romantic feelings for someone
He fell for her the moment they met.
prevent someone from falling
She reached out to break his fall.
stop or reduce the force when someone is falling
He used his arms to break her fall.

Origin of fall

Old English, feallan (to fall)

Examples of fall in a sentence

  • We go apple picking every fall.
  • The fall of the leaves signaled autumn.
  • Her fall from grace was swift and shocking.
  • The report showed a fall in sales.
  • A sharp fall in temperature is expected tonight.
  • The falls were a popular spot for tourists.

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  1. French:automne, tomber, ...
  2. German:Herbst, fallen, ...
  3. Italian:autunno, cadere, ...
  4. Spanish:otoño, caer, ...
  5. Portuguese:outono, cair, ...
  6. Chinese:秋天, 掉落, ...
  7. Japanese:秋, 落ちる, ...
  8. Arabic:خَرِيف, سَقَطَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְתָיו, לִיפּוֹל, ...
  10. Russian:осень, падать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:осінь, падати, ...
  12. Hindi:पतझड़, नीचे गिरना, ...
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